Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.

UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.

Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers.

In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for the Brief Treatment Department within University Behavioral Healthcare.

Provides technical nursing care to adults within the addiction's population. Performs treatments and procedures in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that promotes recovery and comfort for patients.

• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure on all patients and documents immediately in the EMR.
• Contributes to nursing assessment, nursing care planning and treatment plan.
• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and requirements of the position.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the EMR.
• Utilizes effective communications skills by demonstrating concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 225

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 34.050

Mid Range Salary 34.550

Maximum Salary 35.590

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• 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
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

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Position Status Full Time

Working Hours FTE

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation People Soft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Minimum Education and Experience

• Possession of a valid and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Three (3) years of relevant experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated competency in venipuncture techniques required.
• Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing and leadership abilities required.

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Functions will be carried out in certain areas, where hospital blood borne and airborne pathogens exposure control plans must be followed.
• Subject to unpredictable…