Staff Nurse Mental Health PT UCHC NSP

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.

UGHC is seeking a Part‑Time Mental Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health‑care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. The role involves working closely with health‑care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment, providing integrated patient care and supporting team leadership responsibilities.

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of inmates, including adults (18‑64 yrs) and geriatrics (65+ yrs).
• Uses psychiatric nursing standards and classification of mental disorders to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions tailored to each inmate’s needs.
• Implements nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health for all age groups.
• Evaluates inmate responses collaboratively with multidisciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care.
• Performs additional duties related to the milieu and its safety, as documented in required paperwork and supervisory observations.
• Assumes responsibility for continuing education and professional development and contributes to coworkers’ growth.

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in New Jersey.
• Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience.

• CPR Certification (required).
• Valid Driver’s License (requires own vehicle or alternative transportation between sites).

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent.

• 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:
Part Time

Working Hours:

20 per week

Standard

Hours:

40.00

Daily

Work Shift:

Day

Work Arrangement:
Full onsite

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Grade: 01D

Salary Range: $37.23 – $54.05 per hour (mid‑range $46.54)

First responder must be able to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and lift/carry an emergency treatment bag up to 45 lb, assist and rotate patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 lb).

Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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• * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently CPR Certified?
  • yes
  • no
• * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application