Staff Nurse

Overview

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Ambulatory Care Department within Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to Rutgers Health patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of Rutgers Health LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension.
• Responsible for assisting with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues.
• Reviews plan of care, meds/tests with physicians as needed.
• Contacts pharmacy for prescription renewals for patients.
• Documents all patient correspondence and correspondence with other pertinent health care providers.
• Administers prescribed medications, teaches patients how to administer injectable medication.
• Assists with the treatment and examination of patients’.
• Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients’.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 01E

Salary Details

• Minimum Salary 38.030
• Mid Range Salary 47.340
• Maximum Salary 54.850

Benefits

• 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

Position Status:
Full Time

Working Hours:

40

Standard

Hours:

40.00

Work Arrangement:
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union

Description:

HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation:
People Soft

Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse (RN required).
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to function in a team environment is required.
• Basic word processing and computer skills are required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, sitting to 2/3 of the time, use of the hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms over 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.
• Position requires lifting 1/3 of the time up to 10 pounds, and under 1/3 of the time up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Moderate noise environment with some exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to blood borne pathogens requiring the use of personal protective equipment; some potential exposure (less than 1/3 of the time) to hazardous waste.

Posting Number: 25ST1748

Posting Open Date

Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:
Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City:
New Brunswick

State: NJ

Posting Details and Instructions to Applicants:
See Regional Campus and Home Location information above. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment screenings. Immunization requirements apply as described. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected characteristics. For full details, see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the Rutgers Non-Discrimination web page.

Supplemental Questions:
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) and include:

• * Are you a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey as a Registered Nurse? Yes/No
• * Do you have at least two (2) years of experience? Yes/No

Required Documents:
Resume/CV;
Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application

ADA/Accessibility:
See University policy for accommodations and contact details in the posting.

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