Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC NSP

Rutgers University; New Jersey; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated part-time Mental Health Staff Nurse to join their team at a correctional facility. This role focuses on delivering comprehensive nursing care to a diverse inmate population, ensuring their psychological and physical health needs are met. As a vital member of the healthcare team, you will collaborate with various professionals to create and implement tailored treatment plans. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a unique environment while enhancing your nursing skills and expertise. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license in New Jersey.
• Minimum of one year of psychiatric experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Team Leadership

Education

Accredited Nursing Degree

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

CPR Certification

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC NSP

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. 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.
• Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing education and professional development and contributes to the professional growth of co-workers.

Position Status: Part Time

Hours Per Week: 20

Daily Work Shift: Evening

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

Minimum 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: 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.

For additional information about the application process and requirements, please visit the university's official site.