Licensed Practical Nurse UCHC NSP

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Days UCHC NSP (Multiple Vacancies)

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

Department: UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison

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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Northern State Prison located in Newark, NJ.

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides technical nursing care to assigned patients, performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participates in data collection related to the patients  status and needs.
• Provides input to Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient s status.
• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
• Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient s health/illness state and plan of care.
• Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey

Certifications/Licenses

• Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse 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

Notes:
Specific knowledge/abilities not listed in original; refer to job posting for full details.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.

Not specified in detail in the original posting.

As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to 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.

Posting Number: 25ST0348

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Newark

State: NJ

Location Details: Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ

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

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza…