Uchc Licensed Practical Nurse Swsp (Ft Days)

UCHC Licensed Practical Nurse SWSP (FT Days)

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Recruitment/Posting Title

UCHC Licensed Practical Nurse SWSP (FT Days)
Job Category
Job Category

Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department

UCHC-Ph-South Woods 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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical) for Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides technical nursing care to assigned patients, performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:
Participates in data collection related to the patients' status and needs. Provides input to Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient's status.
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient's health/illness state and plan of care.
Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
Documents all aspects of patient care.
Position Status

Position Status

Full Time
Hours Per Week

40
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift

Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully onsite work arrangement.
Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program
Certifications/Licenses

Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
CPR

Certification required.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications

At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
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 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 Number
Posting Number

23ST1462
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus

Off Campus
City
City

Bridgeton
State
State

NJ
South Woods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ
Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

UCHC Licensed Practical Nurse SWSP (FT Days)

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department

UCHC-Ph-South Woods 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, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical) for Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, NJ

The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides technical nursing care to assigned patients, performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provides a safe and therapeutic environment.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Participates in data collection related to the patients' status and needs. Provides input to Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient's status.
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient's health/illness state and plan of care.
Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
Documents all aspects of patient care.
Position Status

Full Time

Hours Per Week

40

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully onsite work arrangement.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

2150

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary

29.370

Annual Mid Range Salary

29.870

Annual Maximum Salary

30.770

Standard Hours

40.00

Union Description

Teamsters, Local 97

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 .
Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduate from an accredited Nursing Program
Certifications/Licenses

Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
CPR

Certification required.
Valid Driver's License is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Preferred Qualifications

At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital 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 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

23ST1462

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Bridgeton

State

NJ

Location Details

South Woods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, 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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey?

Yes
No

* Are you currently CPR Certified?

yes
no

* Do you currently possess a valid drivers license?

Yes
No

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses
CPR Certification
Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement .

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