Licensed Practical Nurse - CSS Middlesex

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) ("UBHC"), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services across New Jersey. UBHC employs numerous professionals dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.

The LPN - CSS Middlesex position provides medical-focused support services, including wellness education and support, to individuals with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses in homes and other community-based settings, in accordance with program requirements.

• Participates in data collection related to the individuals' status and needs.
• Promotes health and safety through education about medication, Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT), HIV/STD, physical health promotion, and other medical topics to promote wellness and recovery.
• Completes all documentation within prescribed timeframe.
• Contributes to and supports an environment that enhances the positive self-image of individuals served and preserves their human dignity.
• Completes Annual Employee Health Update (including PPD).
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers' compliance standards as they appear in RBHS's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

Minimum Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses: Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to use computer to document services and enter data.
• Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.
• Ability to focus on the task at hand despite interruptions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of related experience preferred.
• Community based outreach experience preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.

Equipment Utilized: (not specified)

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Provide 24/7 on-call coverage as assigned; may include evenings, weekends and holidays; field documentation in electronic medical records; community-based work across the region; transportation of individuals served in state vehicles; ability to lift up to 20 pounds; work primarily in individuals  homes, shelters, soup kitchens, and locations where homeless individuals congregate; crisis intervention and potential exposure to unpredictable situations.

Subject to use of personal protective equipment for blood borne pathogens.

Special Conditions: Must possess own vehicle for outreach.

Posting Details include relevant identifiers such as Posting Number and campus information as applicable. This role is associated with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) with the Home Location Campus listed as Off Campus and the City as Middlesex, NJ.

Benefits: Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage; paid vacation and holidays; retirement benefits; educational benefits; life insurance; and employee discounts.

Pre-employment & Immunization: All offers contingent upon successful completed screenings; immunization policies may apply. Failure to provide required vaccination proof or exemptions may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action.

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