Staff Nurse PT UCHC ADTC

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 individuals involved in the criminal justice system in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care seeks a Part‑Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center in Avenel, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to address diverse health‑care needs with an ambulatory focus, collaborates with health‑care professionals and security personnel in a correctional environment, follows nursing protocols, and leads the team when assigned.

Key duties include:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of inmate‑patients (18–64 years and 65+ years) and their families within the correctional framework.
• Utilizes effective communication skills, demonstrating respect, concern, and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Attends in‑services and continuing‑education offerings to maintain necessary skills.
• Offers education to inmates, security officers, and other health‑care team members.
• Participates in in‑service meetings and educational programs as an attendee or teacher, as approved by supervisor.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• RN license in New Jersey.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle or alternative transportation between sites.
• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in a correctional setting preferred.

• 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, lift and carry an emergency treatment bag weighing up to 45 pounds 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.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of 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, sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of 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 from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No