Licensed Practical Nurse - per diem - Multiple Vacancies

Licensed Practical Nurse - Per Diem - Multiple Vacancies

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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Acute Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the per diem Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is to provide technical nursing care to pediatric through adult populations. Performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Among the key duties of this position are the following: participates in data collection related to patient status and needs; provides input to Registered Nurses for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient's status; provides direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care; informs and instructs patient/significant others on patient's health/illness state and plan of care; assists patients/significant others in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home; documents all aspects of patient care; contacts insurance companies for certification and recertification of patients; is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 29.00

Mid Range Salary - 29.00

Maximum Salary - 29.00

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 - Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 19.00

Daily Work Shift - Rotating

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - Teamster Per Diem

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty. Excellent communication skills. Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing. Leadership abilities required.

Preferred Qualifications - At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of recent experience as an LPN in an acute care setting. Phlebotomist and/or medical assistant certification. Recent clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Functions will be carried out in certain areas, where hospital blood borne and airborne pathogens exposure control plans must be followed. Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.