Staff Nurse PT Eves UCHC NSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Part Time Staff Nurse to join their team at Northern State Prison. This role focuses on providing compassionate nursing care to inmates, addressing their physiological and emotional needs through direct and indirect care. The ideal candidate will utilize their nursing expertise to perform assessments, develop care plans, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a correctional environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN in New Jersey with CPR certification.
• Experience in correctional settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to meet the needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments and plan nursing care based on evaluations.

Skills

Nursing Process

CPR Certification

Patient Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Emergency Treatment Equipment

Job description

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Job Category

Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department

UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison

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.

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

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for Northern State Prison located in Newark, 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.

Key Duties

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
4. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.
5. 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.
6. 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.

Position Status

Part Time, 20 hours per week, Evening shift. 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.
• 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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting 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.

Posting Details

Posting Number: 25ST0342

Posting Open Date: [Date]

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements may apply.

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.

Supplemental Questions

• * 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

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses
• CPR Certification

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application