Staff Nurses

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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: $76,212.00 Annual Mid Range Salary: $95,275.44 Annual Maximum Salary: $110,643.12 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 Rutgers 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: - Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred. - Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred. Equipment Utilized: N/A 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: N/A Special Instructions to Applicants: N/A 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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