Regional Nurse Administrator (Monmouth North Local Office, West Long Branch)

Position Summary This role serves as the Regional Nurse Administrator (RNA) for the Child and Family Nurse Program (CFNP) within the New Jersey Department of Children and Families/Child Protection and Permanency (DCF/CP&P) area, based in the Monmouth North office. The RNA represents CFNP at department meetings, liaises with DCF/CP&P leaders, supervises staff, monitors caseloads, and ensures program standards and nursing best practices are met. Key Responsibilities Represent CFNP leadership at meetings with DCF/CP&P, community service organizations, health care providers, and parent organizations. Act as the key nursing liaison for the assigned DCF/CP&P area; communicate regularly with the DCF/CP&P Area Director, Local Office Managers and other DCF/CP&P leadership through phone, email, meetings, and case conferences to address systems, personnel or specific clinical issues and collaborate on solutions. Orient, supervise, guide, and evaluate Child and Family Nurse staff; maintain regular communication and supervision; conduct initial/annual performance reviews and implement performance improvement plans or progressive discipline as needed. Monitor all Child and Family Nurse caseloads and coordinate assignments; direct necessary adjustments to assure timely delivery of nursing services in all funded local offices within the assigned DCF/CP&P area. Participate in program strategic planning, development and implementation of program initiatives, and program evaluation as a member of the CFNP leadership team. Ensure nursing practices and operations align with Rutgers School of Nursing standards, CFNP philosophy, and DCF/CP&P policies. Required Qualifications Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or BA/BS in a health‑related field. Supervisory experience. Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers. Valid New Jersey driver's license and vehicle for regional/statewide travel. Proficiency in computer use. Travel to all currently funded locations where a CFN is assigned. Preferred Qualifications 1–2 years of Child and Family Nurse experience. Master’s Degree in Nursing or a health‑related field. 2 years experience with community health nursing, nursing case management, or nursing care of vulnerable families. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University