Staff Nurse PT Days UCHC STU (Multiple Vacancies)
Rutgers University
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Job summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center in Avenel, NJ to provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting. Qualified candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a New Jersey RN license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license; BSN preferred.
This onsite, 20-hour-a-week role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to contribute to health care services
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- License to practice in the State of New Jersey.
- CPR Certification required.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting.
- Perform nursing assessments across intake, sick calls, and infirmary.
- Lead or delegate duties as charge nurse or team leader within the care team.
Skills
Education
Job description
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.
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections.
- Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the resident-patient including adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 to 64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
- Performs assessments of resident-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary.
- Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
- Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.
- Plans nursing care by identification of resident-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures.
- As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.
Nonexempt
01D
- 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.
- 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
Part Time
- 20 hours per week
- Standard Hours 40.00
- Daily Work Shift Day
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
HPAE 5089
PeopleSoft
Staff - 12 month
ABP
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
- 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.
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting 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).
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center, Avenel, NJ
26ST1026
Part Time - Staff Nurse PT Days UCHC STU (Multiple Vacancies)
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.
- * 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
- Resume/CV
- Certifications/Licenses
- CPR Certification
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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