LPN

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 35 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Résumé du poste

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services. The LPN provides direct medical care, wellness counseling, and case management in an outpatient environment across UBHC programs in New Jersey.

The role requires NJ LPN licensure, valid driver’s license, and ability to document services electronically. Evening/weekend hours may be required, with on-site work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in New Jersey.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in documenting services using a computer.

Responsabilités

• Provide direct medical care and wellness counseling to IOTSS consumers.
• Perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines and maintain records.
• Coordinate case management, mental health services, and crisis intervention as needed.

Connaissances

Licensed Practical Nurse

Computer literacy

Formation

NJ LPN license

Description du poste

Department

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.

UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers.

In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct medical care, wellness counseling, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provide a safe and therapeutic outpatient environment. Provides case management, mental health, rehabilitative, educational, services as identified by group and individual contact with consumers.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, psycho-education, skills building, educational, medical services and coordination, and case management services as identified by individual program.
• Provides medical care and intervention to IOTSS consumers.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/consumer records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.
• Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
• Meets annual requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade

Grade 215

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

Minimum Salary 33.510

Mid Range Salary 34.010

Maximum Salary

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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to use computer to document service and enter data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community based experience.
• At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of experience providing medical services to mental health consumers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, walking, lifting, and driving a RBHS car or van.
• Work will be performed in a wide range of settings, including within UBHC ; in the consumer’s home; in community based settings; or in transport vehicles.
• Consumers can present with active psychiatric symptoms, mixed responses to interventions, and unstable living and relationship situations.
• Fast paced environment that demands ability to attend to multiple consumer needs and provide crisis intervention when indicated.
• Work areas may be noisy, irregular and unpredictable and can be stressful at times.

Special Conditions

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.
• Work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1962

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

State

State NJ

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title LPN Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department UBHC - Outpatient New Brunswic Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year. Posting Summary Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.
The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct medical care, wellness counseling, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provide a safe and therapeutic outpatient environment. Provides case management, mental health, rehabilitative, educational, services as identified by group and individual contact with consumers.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, psycho-education, skills building, educational, medical services and coordination, and case management services as identified by individual program.
• Provides medical care and intervention to IOTSS consumers.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/consumer records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.
• Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
• Meets annual requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 215

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 33.510

Mid Range Salary 34.010

Maximum Salary 35.030

Benefits 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

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.

Union Description

Union Description Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

Position Pension Eligibility PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to use computer to document service and enter data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community based experience.
• At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of experience providing medical services to mental health consumers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, walking, lifting, and driving a RBHS car or van.
• Work will be performed in a wide range of settings, including within UBHC ; in the consumer’s home; in community based settings; or in transport vehicles.
• Consumers can present with active psychiatric symptoms, mixed responses to interventions, and unstable living and relationship situations.
• Fast paced environment that demands ability to attend to multiple consumer needs and provide crisis intervention when indicated.
• Work areas may be noisy, irregular and unpredictable and can be stressful at times.

Special Conditions

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.
• Work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Posting Number

Posting Number 26ST1962

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City

State

State NJ

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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