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Regional Nurse Manager UCHC NSP
Rutgers University
Newark (NJ)
On-site
USD 112,000 - 172,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Regional Nurse Manager to oversee nursing care at a correctional facility. This pivotal role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing health services within a correctional environment. The successful candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, significant management experience, and a commitment to compassionate care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values excellence and innovation in healthcare delivery, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those within the criminal justice system.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing with strong specialty experience.
- Five years of nursing experience with two years in management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of nursing services for inmates.
- Plan and organize health care delivery in correctional facilities.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison
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
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Regional Nurse Manager to support the Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ.
The Regional Nurse Manager will have the authority, accountability and responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care within the Department of Corrections’ ( DOC ) Facilities.
Duties include:
- Interprets and translates the theoretical concepts of nursing and provides leadership into the delivery of nursing services for inmates. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances goals and objectives and mission of University Correctional HealthCare and the DOC .
- Plans the delivery of comprehensive health care within the assigned facilities according to the framework established by the corrections system and agreements
- Organizes the delivery of health care and implement nursing functions within the corrections environment to achieve quality and efficient utilization of resources
- Develops resources to provide nursing services that meet applicable standards and participates in the development or
revision of policies and procedures.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 40
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, as well as demonstrated strong nursing specialty experience.
- Graduate of an accredited state approved School of Nursing
- Five (5) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/management nursing experience within the nursing profession.
- Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
- CPR Certification.
- Must have valid drivers license.
- Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Ability to move from unit to unit within secure care or community residential home facilities requiring walks, bends, stretches, pushes, and pulls. Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Posting Number
Posting Number 25ST1058
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City
City Newark
State
State NJ
Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Regional Nurse Manager UCHC NSP Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison 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 Rutgers University Correctional Health Care ( UCHC ) is seeking a Regional Nurse Manager to support the Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJ.
The Regional Nurse Manager will have the authority, accountability and responsibility for the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care within the Department of Corrections’ ( DOC ) Facilities.
Duties include:
- Interprets and translates the theoretical concepts of nursing and provides leadership into the delivery of nursing services for inmates. Effectively contributes to and supports an environment that enhances goals and objectives and mission of University Correctional HealthCare and the DOC .
- Plans the delivery of comprehensive health care within the assigned facilities according to the framework established by the corrections system and agreements
- Organizes the delivery of health care and implement nursing functions within the corrections environment to achieve quality and efficient utilization of resources
- Develops resources to provide nursing services that meet applicable standards and participates in the development or
revision of policies and procedures.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, as well as demonstrated strong nursing specialty experience.
- Graduate of an accredited state approved School of Nursing
- Five (5) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience with a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory/management nursing experience within the nursing profession.
- Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
- CPR Certification.
- Must have valid drivers license.
- Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
- Master’s Degree in Nursing preferred
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals , if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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- * What is your highest level of education completed?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
- Yes
- No
- * How many years of nursing management experience do you have?
(Open Ended Question)
- * 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
- Resume/CV
- Certifications/Licenses
- CPR Certification Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .
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