Position Information
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Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Regional Nurse Administrator (Mercer County (Lawrenceville & Trenton) for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Regional Nurse Administrator (RNA) will be the key nursing administrator representing the Child Health Program (CHP) within the assigned New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) area.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Represents CHP and CHP leadership at various meetings with DCF/CP&P, as well as community service organizations, health care providers/facilities, and parent organizations.
- Provides oversight and direction to the CHU staff in delivering educational and health related trainings to DCF/CP&P staff, caregivers and community providers within an assigned DCF/CP&P area.
- In collaboration with DCF/CP&P area leadership, and CHU staff, identifies unmet or problematic child health needs and develops strategies and resources to address them.
- Conducts monthly meetings with CHU staff in the assigned DCF/CP&P area to communicate key CHP and DCF/CP&P information, to problem solve concerns/issues, and to provide opportunities for team building.
- Prepares required CHP administrative reports and submits them to program support staff in a timely and complete manner.
- Delivers direct clinical nursing services, such as providing a nursing placement assessment or nursing case consultation, as necessary and requested.
- Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or BA / BS degree in a health related field required.
- A minimum of four (4) years pediatric nursing experience required.
- Supervisory experience required.
Certifications/Licenses
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.
- Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
- Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for regional/statewide travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Nursing or a health related field preferred.
- Two (2) years of community health nursing, nursing case management, or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred.
Posting Details
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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