Staff Nurse PT Days ADTC UCHC - New Brunswick, United States - tapwage

Description

Recruitment/Posting Title Staff Nurse PT Days ADTC UCHC

Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department UCHC-Ph-Adult Diagn & Treatment

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.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting SummaryRutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, NJ.

Utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned.

Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths.

Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmatepatient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Attends appropriate inservices and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills.
• Participates in offering education to inmates, security officers and other members of the health care team.
• Participates in inservice meetings and educational programs either as attendee or as a teacher, as arranged and approved by supervisor.

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Position Status Part Time

Hours Per Week 20

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires full onsite work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 01D

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary 35.780

Annual Mid Range Salary 45.860

Annual Maximum Salary 51.950

Standard Hours 40.00

Union Description HPAE, Local 5089

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Benefits

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Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

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

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR Certification.
• Nursing license in New Jersey

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.

Physically able to lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

Special Conditions

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

Posting Number 22ST0221

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Avenel

State NJ

Location Details

Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, located in Avenel, NJ