Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC EMCFW

Rutgers University; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University in Clinton, NJ seeks a Part Time Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. The nurse will utilize the nursing process to meet medical, psychosocial and emotional needs with ambulatory care as a focus, working alongside health care professionals and security staff in a correctional setting.

The role is evening shift, nonexempt, and onsite, with benefits including medical, vacation, retirement plans, education benefits and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient in a correctional setting.
• Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Utilizes nursing processes to provide ambulatory care as a primary focus.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC EMCFW

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 is seeking a Part Time UCHC Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, NJ. 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.

Among the duties are:

• 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.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients.

FLSA Nonexempt

Grade 01D

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 37.230

Mid Range Salary 46.540

Maximum Salary 54.050

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.

Benefits

• 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 Part Time

Working Hours 20

Standard Hours 40.00

Daily Work Shift Evening

This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description UCHC HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric experience

Certifications / Licenses

• License to practice in the State of New Jersey
• CPR Certification required
• Valid Driver’s License is 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.

Location

City Clinton

State NJ

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, NJ

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

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