Staff Nurse Per Diem UCHC NJSP

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff. We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Staff Nurse for the New Jersey State Prison located in Trenton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. The nurse works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment, frequently functions guided by nursing protocols, and serves as a team leader as assigned.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate patient including adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) and their families within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients.
• Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization.
• Adheres to personnel policies to enhance the operation of the health care unit.

Position Status:
Per Diem

Working Hours:

19 hours per week

Standard

Hours:

19.00

Daily

Work Shift:

Rotating

Work Arrangement:
Full onsite work arrangement

Rate: $59.01 per hour (FLSA Nonexempt, Grade 99H)

• 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

As a first responder, the nurse must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. The nurse must be physically able to lift and carry, up to 45 pounds, an emergency treatment bag that may be required to be carried upstairs, and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Minimum Education:

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.

• CPR Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required; must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address.