Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP

Rutgers University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse for a full-time night position at a correctional facility in Newark, New Jersey. This role focuses on providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse inmate population, including adults and geriatrics. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess and address both physical and mental health needs, ensuring high-quality care. If you're passionate about making a difference in a challenging yet rewarding environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team committed to professional growth and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a valid NJ license.
• Minimum of one year of psychiatric experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmate-patients.
• Develop treatment plans using psychiatric nursing standards.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Patient assessment

Emergency response

Team leadership

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR techniques

Psychiatric standards of nursing practice

Job description

Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP

University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a Full Time Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the psychological and physical health of adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.

Duties include:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Uses psychiatric standards of nursing practice and classification of mental disorders to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each inmate’s needs.
• Implements nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health of all age groups.
• Evaluates inmate responses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care.
• Performs additional duties that are directly related to the workings of the milieu and its safety, as demonstrated by documentation in specific paperwork and by supervisory observations.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing education and professional development and contributes to the professional growth of co-workers.

Position Status: Full Time

Daily Work Shift: Night

Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.
• Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric experience required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• CPR Certification required.
• Valid Driver’s License required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent 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 lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and 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.

Posting Number: 25ST0339

Location: Northern State Prison located in Newark, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.