Department Nurse Manager UCHC ADTC

Rutgers University; Port Reading, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Department Nurse Manager for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center in Avenel, NJ. The role supervises nurses across shifts and collaborates with physicians and staff to ensure the health program objectives are realized, while maintaining nursing standards for inmates and families.

Requires NJ RN licensure, CPR certification, and at least two years of progressive nursing experience, with a focus on leadership and staff development in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.
• CPR Certification and valid driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing and health care services across shifts on assigned units.
• Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental staff to achieve nursing program goals.
• Maintains standards of nursing practice and supports a safe, compliant clinical environment.
• Directs and supervises nursing services with budget considerations and resource management.
• Provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.

Education

RN license in New Jersey

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department

Department UCHC Adult Treatment Center Ph

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.

We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.

We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.

Posting Summary

University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager performs supervisory responsibilities for nurses across shifts on an assigned unit(s) at a facility on a consistent basis. Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental personnel to ensure that the mission and objectives of the facility’s health program are realized. Maintains the standards of nursing practice/care and actualizes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Service to staff, inmates and families.

Key Duties

• Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections.
• Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services.
• Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC .
• Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services.
• Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service.
• Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit.
• Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students.
• Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers.
• Participates in decision making for organized nursing services

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

03S

Salary Details

• Minimum Salary 104118.000
• Mid Range Salary 131736.000
• Maximum Salary 159354.000

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.

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

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description

Health Care Professionals

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR Certification.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• One (1) year in a specialty area of services

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

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

Posting Number

26ST0352

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Avenel

State

NJ

Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center location

Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No
• * 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
• * Please indicate your level of completed nursing education:
  • ASN
  • BSN
  • MSN
• * Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience with one (1) year in a specialty area of services preferred?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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