Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Days UCHC NSP (Multiple Vacancies)

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

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Part Time Mental Health Staff Nurse to join their team at a correctional facility. In this vital role, you will utilize your nursing expertise to address the health care needs of inmate-patients, focusing on both physical and mental health. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, you will develop treatment plans and provide compassionate care in a challenging yet rewarding environment. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the correctional system while advancing your professional development. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to providing quality care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with a valid NJ nursing license.
• 1 year of psychiatric nursing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to meet the needs of inmate-patients.
• Develop treatment plans based on psychiatric standards.

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Patient Care

CPR

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Emergency Treatment Equipment

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Job Category

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.

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, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States.

Posting Summary

University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a Part Time Mental 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.

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.
• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing education and professional development.

Position Status

Part Time, 20 hours per week, Day shift, full onsite work arrangement.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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 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 Information

Posting Number: 25ST0341

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Newark, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

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

Affirmative Action/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, or any other category protected by law.