UCHC Department Nurse Manager SWSP

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.

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Recruitment/Posting Title: UCHC Department Nurse Manager SWSP

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

Department: UCHC-South Woods Psn-Ancillary

University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for the Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager performs supervisory responsibilities for nurses across shifts on an assigned unit(s) at a facility on a consistent basis. Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental personnel to ensure that the mission and objectives of the facility's health program are realized.

Maintains the standards of nursing practice/care and actualizes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Service to staff, inmates and families.

• Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections.
• Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services.
• Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC.
• Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services.
• Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service.
• Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit.
• Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students.
• Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers.
• Participates in decision making for organized nursing services.

• Minimum Education and Experience:
  Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing; a minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.
• Certifications/Licenses:
  Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey; CPR Certification; must have valid driver's license.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: [Text not provided in original description; include as applicable in posting if available.]
• Preferred Qualifications:
  Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred;
  One (1) year in a specialty area of services preferred.
• Equipment Utilized: [Not specified in original description; include if available in posting.]
• Physical Demands and Work Environment: [Not specified in original description; include if available in posting.]
• Special Conditions:
  Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

• 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 (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Posting Number: 26ST0099
• Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
• Home Location Campus: Off Campus
• City: Bridgeton
• State: NJ
• Location Details: Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements:
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