Advanced Practice Nurse (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 145,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) in Newark seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse to provide expert nursing care within the CRSC. The APN works with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and collaborates with the treatment team to deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services.

Requirements include a Master’s Degree in Nursing and prescriptive ability, plus certification as an APN by NJ Board of Nursing or PMHNP credentials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and prescriptive ability required.
• Certification as Advanced Practice Nurse by the NJ Board of Nursing or PMHNP credentials required.
• At least two years of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert in advanced nursing care and prescriptive practice.
• Collaborate with physician and treatment team to coordinate care.
• Deliver high-quality nursing care and participate in treatment planning.

Skills

Prescriptive practice

Collaborative care

Clinical nursing care

Standards adherence

Team coordination

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse (Multiple Vacancies)

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Job Category

Department

Department UBHC - CRSC Newark

Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in the CRSC of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the advanced nursing care. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services. The APN demonstrates competency according to the American Nurses Association Advanced Practice Standards and credentialing body. Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain the standard of clinical practice adapted by the American Nurses Association and ensures that nursing care meets the standards of practice for specialty credentialling certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice.
• Follows protocols for prescriptive practice.
• Coordinates treatment with members of the treatment team.
• Delivers high quality care as rated by supervisor, collaborating physician and individuals served feedback.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 09S

Salary Details 175,350

Minimum Salary 145,178.00

Mid Range Salary 167,479.00

Maximum Salary 191,311.00

Offer Information The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 rotating shifts 7am-3:30pm; 3:30 pm-11:30 pm; 11:00 pm-7:00 am

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Rotating

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

Union Description HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience Master’s Degree in Nursing required and at least two (2) years of nursing experience required preferably as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Must have prescriptive ability.

Certifications/Licenses Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing or, Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credentialling certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ( AANP - PMHNP ) or American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC - PMHNP or PMHNP -BC), or Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Number, or Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number.

Physical Demands PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric.
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Immunization Requirements 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 for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement