Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC BSP

Rutgers University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 46,163 - 48,257; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Retirement benefits including defined

Education benefits for employees

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Bayside State Prison in Leesburg, NJ. The nurse provides total patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, administering treatments and maintaining a safe therapeutic environment for residents.

Day shift; 20 hours per week; on-site work. Requires valid NJ LPN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license for site-to-site travel.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN license in New Jersey
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Initiates the admission process and identifies health changes of residents.
• Collects data through observation and interviews and notifies care providers.
• Maintains clean, safe clinical areas and participates in counts and cleaning.
• Adheres to infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintains current professional skills and pursues growth in correctional nursing.

Skills

LPN license NJ

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC BSP

Overview

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) operates within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and provides physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in New Jersey. UCHC has a budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.

Posting Summary

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is hiring a Part‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Bayside State Prison located in Leesburg, NJ. The role provides total patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, administering treatments, procedures, and a safe therapeutic environment for assigned patients.

• Initiates the admission process and identifies recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes of residents.
• Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other health team members, communicating changes in resident condition to care providers.
• Maintains the clinical area clean, neat, and safe and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.
• Adheres to institution and unit infection control policies.
• Maintains current professional skills and pursues professional growth to enhance correctional nursing practice and the organization's image.

Salary

Minimum: $33.51 per hour; Mid Range: $34.01; Maximum: $35.03.

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 & Hours

Part‑Time; 20 hours per week; 40.00 standard hours per year; Day shift. Requires on‑site work.

Qualifications

• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license; must possess own vehicle or alternative transportation to travel between locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and assist in lifting and rotating patients who cannot ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

Special Conditions

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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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, 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

• Do you have a current valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you currently CPR Certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
  • Yes
  • No