Regional Nurse Administrator; Monmouth North Local Office, West Long Branch

Regional Nurse Administrator

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Regional Nurse Administrator for the Monmouth North office for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Regional Nurse Administrator (RNA) is the key nursing administrator representing the Child and Family Nurse Program (CFNP) within the assigned New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) area.

The RNA provides administrative and clinical systems and activities for an assigned DCF/CP&P area. As a member of the CFNP leadership team, the RNA participates in program strategic planning, development and implementation of program initiatives, and program evaluation. The RNA is the key liaison to the DCF/CP&P Area Director for the assigned DCF/CP&P area and provides nursing expertise at an area and systems level to ensure a smooth interface between CFNP and DCF/CP&P systems and personnel, as well as health care planning consistent with the best interests of the child and family, within the scope of Rutgers and DCF/CP&P policies and within the scope of nursing practice as defined by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.

In all activities, the RNA maintains the standards of nursing practice for Rutgers School of Nursing and supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the Child and Family Nurse Program.

Duties include:

Represents CFNP and CFNP leadership at various meetings with DCF/CP&P, as well as community service organizations, health care providers/facilities, and parent organizations. As a key nursing liaison for the assigned DCF/CP&P area, communicates regularly with the DCF/CP&P Area Director, Local Office Managers and other DCF/CP&P leadership through phone contact, email, meetings, and case conferences to address systems, personnel or specific clinical issues and to collaborate on effective, mutually agreeable solutions.

Orients, directly supervises, guides, and evaluates Child and Family Nurse staff in the assigned DCF/CP&P area, including maintaining regular communication and supervision, conducting initial/annual performance reviews, and implementing any necessary performance improvement plans or progressive discipline. Monitors all Child and Family Nurse caseloads and coordination of assignments; directs necessary adjustments to assure timely delivery of the full range of contracted nursing services in all currently funded local offices within the assigned DCF/CP&P area.

FLSA
- Exempt

Grade - 29S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary -

Mid Range Salary -

Maximum Salary -

Benefits
- Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status
- Full Time

Working Hours - 37.50

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift
- Day

Work Arrangement
- This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.

Union Description - MPSC
- Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation
- People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
- Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or BA / BS degree in a health-related field. Supervisory experience Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for regional/statewide travel. This position requires computer literacy/computer skills. This position includes travel to all currently funded locations where a CFNis assigned.

Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of one-two (1-2) years of Child and Family Nurse experience Master's Degree in Nursing or a health-related field Two (2) years experience with community health nursing, nursing case management, or nursing care of vulnerable families

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment
- This position requires standing, bending, and walking (up and down) stairs and the ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children, medical records) to waist level.

Special Conditions