Advanced Practice Nurse for Immediate Care

Staff Nurse - Multiple Vacancies

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing

Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education.
UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers.
In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! Walk-ins are welcome.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Registered Nurse for the Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Department within Rutgers University Behavioral HealthCare.
The Staff Nurse provides nursing services and participates in the delivery of individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with departmental and program policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. The Staff Nurse functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors.
Assesses and diagnoses consumer, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned consumers in an ambulatory Withdrawal Management program.
Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each consumer, in collaboration with the consumer, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the consumer.
Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the consumer's responses are reassessed in order to meet the consumer and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains concurrent and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the multidisciplinary team, in order to ensure quality care.
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
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
Life insurance coverage
Full Time

Daily Work Shift
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description
PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit
Position Pension Eligibility
Current License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

New Jersey valid Registered Nurse Licenses.
Possesses the following skills: the ability to provide person-centered nursing care, ability to relate to clients, ability to use the nursing process, effective communication skills, ability to problem solve, ability to direct non-professional staff and the ability to request help as needed.
Demonstrate strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing
One (1) year of experience in a substance abuse treatment program or facility preferred.

Equipment Utilized
Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
Subject to unpredictable situations, client crises, both medical and psychiatric.
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! Walk-ins are welcome.
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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