Staff Nurse Mental Health Nights UCHC NSP

Position: Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP

Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP

We are looking for a registered nurse to work the overnight shift at the Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. The contract is full‑time, 40 hours per week, and the position is open to nurses licensed in the State of New Jersey with experience in psychiatric care.

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) is part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. UCHC provides a full spectrum of health services—including physical, mental health, dental and sex‑offender treatment—to individuals in the criminal‑justice system. The mental‑health team uses evidence‑based care in a correctional setting, working closely with health professionals and security personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of inmates, including adults (18‑64 yrs) and geriatrics (65 + yrs).
• Apply psychiatric nursing standards and classification of mental disorders to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions.
• Implement nursing actions that promote, maintain, or restore physical and mental health for all age groups.
• Evaluate inmate responses in collaboration with multidisciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care.
• Perform additional duties related to milieu and safety, as documented in required paperwork and supervisor observations.
• Assume responsibility for continuing education and professional development, contributing to the growth of colleagues.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in New Jersey.
• Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and personal or alternate transportation to commute.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.

Benefits

• 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

Working Hours & Shift

Full‑time, 40 hours per week. Standard hours: 40.00. Daily work shift: night. Full onsite work arrangement required.

Physical Demands & Special Conditions

• Must be a first responder capable of performing CPR for at least 10 minutes.
• Physically able to lift and carry up to 45 lb emergency treatment bag and assist in moving patients up to 50 lb.
• Approval from the Department of Corrections (DOC) required and adherence to all DOC security protocols.

Location & Posting

Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ (Campus Off‑Campus)

Posting Number: 25ST0339

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Supplemental Questions

• * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently CPR certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Additional Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. For informational purposes, if employment will commence during Flu Season, certain candidates may be required to provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination, unless a medical or religious exemption is granted. Failure to provide proof of required vaccinations may result in rescission of a job offer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD), individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation in the application or selection process may contact One Source or call .

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