Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Per Diem Statewide UCHC

Position Details

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Per Diem Statewide UCHC

Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nurse Practitioner

Department: UCHC MD Coverage Medical

Position Status:
Per Diem

Working Hours:

19

Standard

Hours:

19.00

Daily

Work Shift:

Rotating

Union

Description:

HPAE 5089 Per Diem

Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:
None

Grade: 99H

FLSA:
Nonexempt

City:
Trenton

State: NJ

Home Location Campus:
Off Campus

Position Pension Eligibility:
None

Remote Work Allowed:
Yes

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.

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Statewide located in Trenton, NJ.

The Advanced Practice Nurse reports to the site psychiatrist for clinical matters (e.g. diagnosis and treatment), and to the site administrator for administrative matters (e.g. vacation, timekeeping). The Advanced Practice Nurse, supervised by the site psychiatrist, performs psychiatric evaluations, conducts psychiatric follow-up visits, and prescribes psychiatric medications to inmates within the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The age range of inmates varies from 16 to 65+.

In addition, the Advanced Practice Nurse works with a variety of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses) and correction officers in a correctional environment providing health services to inmates.

• Responds to and initiates care for psychiatric emergencies throughout the facility.
• Assesses inmate/patient in a variety of settings.
• Identifies inmate/patient psychiatric problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
• Implements psychiatric care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician.
• Provides education to inmate/patient, health care, and correctional staff.
• Documents all mental health care contacts

• Master's Degree in nursing, graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Maintains an active CPR certification.
• Must have valid driver’s license and possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

• At least two (2) years of related nursing experience (preferably as an advanced practice nurse) preferred.

• 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

$83.87/hr (Nonexempt)

Must be approved by the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.

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