Staff Nurse - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers University; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) in Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Department within UBHC. The role delivers nursing care per standards, participates in a multidisciplinary team, and supports research and quality improvement efforts.

The position requires a current NJ RN license, valid driver's license, and preferred experience in a substance abuse treatment setting.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey (NJ RN).
• One year of experience in a substance abuse treatment program or facility preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose consumer needs to provide ambulatory withdrawal management care.
• Document initial nursing assessment and individualized plan of care.
• Develop and communicate a realistic care plan with consumer, family and significant other.
• Implement nursing interventions and procedures to ensure safety and quality of care.
• Evaluate problems and care provided; reassess in collaboration with the team.
• Maintain accurate documentation to support multidisciplinary decision making.
• Respect the dignity of all consumers and maintain a professional environment.

Skills

Person-centered care

Client relations

Nursing process

Communication skills

Problem solving

Supervising staff

Clinical nursing

PC literacy

Job description

Department

Department UBHC - Addictions

Overview

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse is to provide nursing services and participates in the delivery of individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with departmental and program policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. The Staff Nurse functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.

Key Duties

• Assesses and diagnoses consumer, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned consumers in an ambulatory Withdrawal Management program.
• Documents initial nursing assessment and individualized, goal directed plan of care considering the psychological, social, physical health and safety needs of the consumer, in accordance with unit standards.
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each consumer, in collaboration with the consumer, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery.
• Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the consumer.
• Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the consumer’s responses are reassessed in order to meet the consumer and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
• Maintains concurrent and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the multidisciplinary team, in order to ensure quality care.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

01D

Salary Details

Minimum Salary 37.230

Mid Range Salary 46.540

Maximum Salary 54.050

Offer Information

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

Full Time

Working Hours

37.5

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Evening

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Certifications/Licenses

• Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• The ability to provide person-centered nursing care.
• Ability to relate to clients.
• Ability to use the nursing process.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to direct nonprofessional staff and the ability to request help as needed.
• Demonstrate strong clinical nursing specialty.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience in a substance abuse treatment program or facility.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, client crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Special Conditions

Posting Number 26ST0305

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Off Campus

City Plainfield

State NJ

Immunization Requirements

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.

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 (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least 1 year of experience in a substance abuse treatment program or facility?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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