Day Shift Staff Nurse — Correctional Health Care

Rutgers University; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care seeks a part-time Staff Nurse for Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ. The Nurse uses the nursing process to address ambulatory care needs for inmates within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect nursing care, patient assessments across multiple care settings, collaboration with health professionals, and leadership as charge nurse when needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• New Jersey nursing license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Driver’s License and own vehicle or reliable transportation to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments in areas such as intake, health care units, and infirmary; coordinate referrals as needed.
• Lead or assist as charge nurse, delegating duties and guiding care delivery.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Clinical assessment

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care seeks a part-time Staff Nurse for Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ. The Nurse uses the nursing process to address ambulatory care needs for inmates within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include direct/indirect nursing care, patient assessments across multiple care settings, collaboration with health professionals, and leadership as charge nurse when needed.