Staff Nurse Mental Health UCHC-Per Diem NJSP

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Dec 19, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Staff Nurse Mental Health UCHC-Per Diem NJSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	UCHC-Nursing Per Diem
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 Summary	University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem UCHC Staff Nurse for 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. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Among the duties are: 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+) 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.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Rotating
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$57.01/hr
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	19.00
Union Description	HPAE 5089 Per Diem
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Certifications/Licenses	License to practice in the State of New Jersey CPR Certification required Valid Driver's License is required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience required. CPR Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
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 Details

Posting Number	24ST0353
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Trenton
State	NJ
Location Details	New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

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