Staff Nurse PT Eves UCHC GSYCF

Overview

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time UCHC Staff Nurse for the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, located in Yardville, 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.

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 inmate-patient 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.
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care in a correctional setting to inmate-patients and their families within the correctional system framework.
• Engage in nursing assessments and interventions guided by established protocols and standards.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and security staff to support patient safety and quality care.

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. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

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.

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).

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

FLSA Nonexempt

• Salary details:
  Minimum Salary 37,230;
  Mid Range 46,540;
  Maximum 54,050.
• Benefits include medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs; retirement benefits; educational benefits; life insurance; employee discount programs.

Posting Details — Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS);
Home Location Campus Off Campus;
Garden State Youth Correctional Facility, Yardville, NJ.

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Supplemental Questions

• * 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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Posting Open Date and Open to applications per university policy; pre-employment screenings and immunization requirements may apply. See posting for details.