Correctional Health Nurse | Onsite Evening Shift Leader

Rutgers University; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and various '

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time Staff Nurse for Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to address health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates within the correctional system.

Key duties include direct/indirect nursing care, assessments across multiple settings, collaboration with health care and security staff, and leading care planning and referrals within institutional policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in New Jersey.
• Current CPR certification and RN license in New Jersey are required or preferred.
• Experience in correctional or ambulatory care settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet resident-patient needs across age groups.
• Perform assessments in various clinical settings including intake, sick calls, and infirmary.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and security staff in a correctional environment.
• Identify goals, plan nursing interventions, and coordinate referrals per policy.
• As charge nurse or team lead, delegate tasks to team members to ensure care quality.
• Ensure adherence to institutional policies and safety protocols.

Skills

CPR Certification

Education

RN license in New Jersey

CPR Certification

Job description

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time Staff Nurse for Northern State Prison in Newark, NJ. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to address health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates within the correctional system.

Key duties include direct/indirect nursing care, assessments across multiple settings, collaboration with health care and security staff, and leading care planning and referrals within institutional policies.