UCHC Staff Nurse Mental Health Per Diem EMCFW

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.

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. 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 Per Diem UCHC Mental Health Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological and emotional needs of the resident-patient including adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 to 64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Performs assessments of resident-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary.
• Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.
• Plans nursing care by identification of resident-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures.
• As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.

• Minimum Education and Experience
  :
  Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey; minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience required.
• Certifications/Licenses
  :
  Nursing license to practice in the State of New Jersey; CPR Certification;
  Valid Driver's License. Must possess own vehicle or have alternative transportation between sites.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  :
  See job posting requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications
  :
  Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred.

As a first responder, must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag up to 45 pounds and 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.

• 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

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit Rutgers HR benefits overview.

Position Status:
Per Diem
Standard

Hours:

19.00 per week
Daily

Work Shift:

Rotating
Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Posting Number: 25ST0130
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Off Campus
City:
Clinton
State: NJ
Location Details:
Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, NJ

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization and infection control policies may apply. Failure to provide required vaccination information or exemptions may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action up to termination.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. For additional information, see the Non-Discrimination Statement at:
Rutgers Non-Discrimination Statement.