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Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP
Rutgers University
Newark (NJ)
On-site
USD 76,000 - 111,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide compassionate care within a correctional environment. This full-time role focuses on addressing the health needs of diverse populations, including adults and geriatrics. The ideal candidate will utilize their nursing expertise to implement treatment plans, evaluate patient responses, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Join a mission-driven organization committed to excellence in health care delivery, where your contributions will make a significant impact in the lives of those in need. If you're passionate about nursing and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in NJ.
- Minimum of one year of psychiatric experience required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct nursing care to meet physiological and emotional needs of inmates.
- Develops inmate treatment plans using psychiatric standards of nursing practice.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Recruitment/Posting Title Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP
Job Category
Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department UCHC-Northern Ste Prison-Inpatient
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
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
Daily Work Shift Night
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
- 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.
- CPR Certification required.
- Valid Driver’s License required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to anothe
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing ( BSN ) or its equivalent preferred.
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
Posting Number 25ST0339
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 Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Nights UCHC NSP Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department UCHC-Northern Ste Prison-Inpatient 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 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.
- 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.
- CPR Certification required.
- Valid Driver’s License required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to anothe
- Bachelor of Nursing ( BSN ) or its equivalent 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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- * 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
- * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience?
- Yes
- No
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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