Staff Nurse Mental Health PT NIghts UCHC NJSP

Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Nights UCHC NJSP

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. 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.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part Time UCHC Mental Health Staff Nurse for New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Duties include:

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological and emotional needs of the resident-patient including adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 to 64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Performs assessments of resident-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary.
• Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
• Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems.
• Plans nursing care by identification of resident-patient needs based on assessments.
• Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures. As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 01D

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 37.230

Mid Range Salary - 46.540

Maximum Salary - 54.050

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 - Part Time

Working Hours - 20

Standard Hours - 40.00

Daily Work Shift - Night

Work Arrangement - This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.

Union Description - HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - 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. CPR Certification required. Computer literacy. Valid Driver's License required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.

Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).

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