Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem UCHC BSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vacation leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical) for Bayside State Prison, Leesburg, NJ. The nurse will administer total patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with professional nursing standards.

Key duties include data collection, direct patient care, patient education, discharge planning, and thorough documentation. Requires NJ LPN license and CPR, with a valid driver’s license for site travel; onsite 19 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Six months of acute hospital experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection related to patient status and needs; informs plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to implement the plan of care.
• Informs and instructs patients and families on health status and plan of care.
• Assists patients with discharge preparation and home health maintenance.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.

Skills

CPR certification

LPN license NJ

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem UCHC BSP (Multiple Vacancies)

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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $160 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 12,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices.

Rutgers is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical) for Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, NJ. In accordance with professional nursing standards, the licensed practical nurse will skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Duties

• Participates in data collection related to the patients’ status and needs; provides input to the Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care.
• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
• Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient’s health/illness state and plan of care.
• Assists patients/significant others in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.

Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and possession of a reliable vehicle or alternative means of transportation between sites.
• At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting (preferred).

Employment Details

Grade: 99H – FLSA Non‑exempt. Salary: minimum $29.00 per hour; maximum $29.00 per hour.

Working hours: 19 hours per week, rotating shift, full onsite work arrangement.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.