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Job Category
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department 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.
Posting Summary
University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem UCHC Staff Nurse for New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
Among the duties are:
- 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.
- Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
- Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients.
Position Status
Per Diem
Daily Work Shift
Rotating
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Certifications/Licenses
- License to practice in the State of New Jersey
- CPR Certification required
- Valid Driver’s License is required
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of one (1) year of psychiatric nursing experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing (BSN)
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.
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey?
- * Are you currently CPR Certified?
- * Do you have at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience?
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
Required Documents
- Resume/CV
- Certifications/Licenses
- CPR Certification
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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