Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC SWSP

Rutgers University; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, prescription coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks a Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse for South Woods State Prison in Bridgeton, NJ. The role involves administering total patient care under RN supervision and maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment in a correctional setting.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, data collection, patient education, and discharge planning. Requires NJ LPN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license; onsite work arrangement with 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program.
• Possession of a valid LPN license in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required; must possess own vehicle or transportation to sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in data collection related to patients’ status and needs.
• Communicate pertinent information to the RN for plan of care.
• Document all aspects of patient care.
• Instruct patients and families on health and care plans.
• Assist in discharge planning and home health maintenance.

Skills

CPR Certification

Direct patient care

Patient safety

Education

LPN license in NJ

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC SWSP

Recruitment/Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC SWSP

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

Department: UCHC-South Woods Psn-Ancillary

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides technical nursing care to assigned patients, performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Participates in data collection related to the patients’ status and needs.
• Provides input to Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient’s status.
• 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 patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 215

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 33.510

Mid Range Salary 34.010

Maximum Salary 35.030

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.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• 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 Part Time

Working Hours 20

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program

Certifications/Licenses

• Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

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

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Off Campus

City Bridgeton

State 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