Licensed Practical Nurse PT Day Shift-UCHC NJSP
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, 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:
- Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problems, symptoms, and behavioral changes of the resident.
- Collects pertinent data through observation, interview, and other members of the health team, and communicates changes in the resident's condition to other resident care providers.
- Maintains clinical area in a clean, neat, and safe manner and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.
- Adheres to institution and medical unit infection control policies.
- Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization.
Position Status: Part Time
Hours Per Week: 20
Daily Work Shift: Day
Work Arrangement: This position requires full onsite work arrangement.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Certifications/Licenses:
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Computer literacy.
- CPR Certification required.
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.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
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.
For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement.
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