UCHC Infection Control Nurse FT Southern Region

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation, holidays, and leave

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University, operating UCHC, seeks an Infection Control Nurse for the Southern Region. The role focuses on HIV/AIDS care for inmates, coordinating access to medical services, and supporting infection control initiatives on-site.

Qualifications include NJ RN license, CPR, and 2 years nursing experience; BSN preferred. The position is full-time, onsite with a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a NJ RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of documented clinical nursing experience.
• CPR Certification required; Computer literacy.
• Valid Driver's License is required and transportation to multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and assesses inmates with HIV/AIDS diagnosed individuals and high-risk inmates.
• Plans and coordinates inmate access to primary medical care, including scheduling tests and updating labs/medications under MD supervision.
• Provides HIV pre/post testing counseling as needed and supports discharge planning for HIV-infected inmates.
• Assists in communicating infectious disease and infection control issues at the site.
• Supports statewide Infection Control program development and surveillance of staff practices.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

CPR certification

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

NJ RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: UCHC Infection Control Nurse FT Southern Region

Job Category: Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department: UCHC-South Woods Psn-Ancillary

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. 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:

• Identifies and assesses inmates with a primary focus on HIV/AIDS diagnosed individuals, high-risk inmates, and inmates requesting HIV counseling/education.


• Plans and coordinates inmate/patient access to primary medical care by ensuring scheduling of routine tests/procedures, maintaining current case management, and updating/ordering labs and medication under the supervision of the MD, as necessary


• Assists as a source of information and communication regarding infectious disease and infection control issues for the site.


• Provides HIV pre/post testing counseling as needed.


• Provides discharge planning functions for HIV infected inmates.


• Assists the Statewide Infection Control Practitioner in developing and continuously updating a Statewide Quality Improvement Program for Infection Control.


• Implements surveillance program to establish and evaluate efficacy of staff practices, including monitoring infection control policies and procedures such as management of contaminated needles, syringes, razors, dressings, etc.

FLSA: Nonexempt

Grade: 01D

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: 40

Standard Hours: 40.00

Daily Work Shift: Day

Work Arrangement: 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

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a RN license to practice in the State of New Jersey.


• 2 years of documented clinical nursing experience.


• CPR Certification required. Computer literacy.


• Valid Driver's License is required and possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).

Special Conditions: Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements

Posting Details

Posting Number: 26ST1736

Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Off Campus

City: Bridgeton

State: NJ

Location Details: Southern Region locations: Bayside State Prison in Leesburg and Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton.

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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