Staff Nurse FT Eves UCHC BSP

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Staff Nurse FT Eves UCHC BSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	UCHC-Ph-Bayside State Prison
Overview	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. We Care. We Teach. We Heal. We Improve. 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. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary	Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a part-time Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark, New Jersey. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Duties include: Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) within the framework established by the correctional system.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift	Evening
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	01D
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	76212.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	95275.44
Annual Maximum Salary	110643.12
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	UCHC HPAE 5089
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. CPR Certification required. Computer literacy.
Certifications/Licenses	Valid Driver's License required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor of Nursing ( BSN) or its equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.
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.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1988
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Leesburg
State	NJ
Location Details	Bayside State Prison located in Leesburg, NJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

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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