LPN Nurse - Part-Time (PT)

Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC BSP Overview University Correctional Health Care (UCHC) operates within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and provides physical, mental health, dental, and sex offender treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in New Jersey. UCHC has a budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.
Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is hiring a Part‑Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Bayside State Prison located in Leesburg, NJ. The role provides total patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, administering treatments, procedures, and a safe therapeutic environment for assigned patients.
Initiates the admission process and identifies recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes of residents.
Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other health team members, communicating changes in resident condition to care providers.
Maintains the clinical area clean, neat, and safe and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.
Adheres to institution and unit infection control policies.
Maintains current professional skills and pursues professional growth to enhance correctional nursing practice and the organization's image.
Salary Minimum: $33.51 per hour; Mid Range: $34.01; Maximum: $35.03.
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
Position Status & Hours Part‑Time; 20 hours per week; 40.00 standard hours per year; Day shift. Requires on‑site work.
Qualifications Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license; must possess own vehicle or alternative transportation to travel between locations.
Preferred Qualifications At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting.
Physical Demands & Work Environment Must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes 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 adhere to all DOC requirements.
Required Documents Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses
CPR Certification
Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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 (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non‑Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
Supplemental Questions Do you have a current valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey? Yes
No

Are you currently CPR Certified? Yes
No

Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another? Yes
No

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