Staff Nurse FT Days UCHC SWSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Staff Nurse FT Days – UCHC SWSP (Multiple Vacancies) Full‑time position based at Southwoods State Prison, Bridgeton, NJ. 40‑hour week, Day shift, onsite work arrangement. Salary range: $37,230 – $54,050, commensurate with experience. Job Summary Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to address the health care needs of inmates, with a primary focus on ambulatory care. Responsibilities Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial, and emotional needs of the resident‑patient (adolescents, adults) and their families within the correctional system. Performs assessments of resident‑patients in a variety of settings (initial intake, sick‑call unit, emergency situations, chronic care clinics, infirmary). Works with a multidisciplinary health care team and security officers in a correctional environment. Identifies inmate‑centered goals and nursing objectives; implements prescribed interventions and solutions. Plans nursing care based on assessment findings; makes timely referrals and initiates appropriate care in line with institutional policies. As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other team members and guides the provision of care by others. Qualifications Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. License to practice in the State of New Jersey. CPR Certification required. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation to move between sites. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one year of experience in a correctional setting. Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or equivalent. 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. Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes, lift and carry an emergency treatment bag up to 45 pounds, and assist in lifting and rotating patients who cannot ambulate (up to 50 pounds). Special Conditions Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and comply with all DOC requirements. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, gender identity, disability status, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law. For additional information, visit Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, prospective employees may be required to provide proof of seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain a medical or religious exemption. Failure to provide proof may result in rescission of an offer or disciplinary action. Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rutgers University