Staff Nurse

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 public institution of higher education. 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 UCHC is seeking a per diem Mental Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the psychological and physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. Responsibilities Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system. Uses psychiatric standards of nursing practice and classification of mental disorders to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each inmate's needs. Implements nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health of all age groups. Evaluates inmate responses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care. Performs additional duties related to the milieu and its safety, as demonstrated by documentation and supervisory observations. Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric experience required. Certifications/Licenses: CPR Certification required. Valid Driver's License required. Must possess own vehicle or have alternative means of transportation between sites. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: [Not specified in detail in original; included as part of duties and collaboration expectations.] Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent. Equipment & Environment Physical demands include ability to perform CPR for an extended period and to lift up to 50 pounds; work in a correctional environment with associated safety requirements. Special Conditions: Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Position Details Posting Number: 26ST0764 Location: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ Region/Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus: Off Campus City: Newark State: NJ Location Details: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ Position Status: Per Diem Working Hours: 19 hours Standard Hours: 19.00 Daily Work Shift: Rotating Work Arrangement: This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. Union Description: HPAE 5089 Per Diem Payroll Designation: PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment: Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility: None 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 Posting Details Posting Open Date: (not specified in original) Regional Campus: Rutgers RBHS Home Location Campus: Off Campus City: Newark State: NJ Location Details: Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ Pre-employment & Immunization Pre-employment screenings: All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements: If employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require proof of vaccination against Seasonal Influenza or a medical/religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Failure to provide proof or obtain an exemption may result in rescission of offer or disciplinary action up to termination. Equal Employment Opportunity It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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. For additional information see the Non-Discrimination Statement: #J-18808-Ljbffr