Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title | Licensed Practical Nurse FT Evenings UCHC BSP |
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| Job Category | Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing |
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| Department | UCHC-Ph-Bayside State Prison |
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| 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. |
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| Posting Summary | Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time Licensed Practical Nurse for Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, 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.
Duties include: - 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.
- Documents all aspects of patient care.
- Informs and instructs patients on patient's health/illness state and plan of care.
- Participates in data collection related to the patients' status and needs.
- Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
- Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.
- Maintains supplies and equipment.
- Administers medications and parenteral therapy in accordance with established policies.
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| Position Status | Full Time |
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| Hours Per Week | 40 |
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| Daily Work Shift | Evening |
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| Work Arrangement | This position requires a full onsite work arrangement |
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| FLSA | Nonexempt |
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| Grade | 215 |
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| Annual Minimum Salary | 61089.60 |
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| Annual Mid Range Salary | 62129.60 |
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| Annual Maximum Salary | 64001.60 |
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| Standard Hours | 40.00 |
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| Union Description | Teamsters 97 |
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| Payroll Designation | PeopleSoft |
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| Benefits | Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
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| Terms of Appointment | Staff - 12 month |
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| Position Pension Eligibility | PERS |
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Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience | - Graduate from a Licensed Practical Nursing Program
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| Certifications/Licenses | - Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- CPR Certification
- Valid Driver's License
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| Preferred Qualifications | - At least six (6) months of experience in an acute hospital setting preferred.
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| 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). |
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| Special Conditions | Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number | 24ST0838 |
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| Regional Campus | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
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| Home Location Campus | Off Campus |
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| City | Leesburg |
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| State | NJ |
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| Location Details | Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, NJ |
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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.
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.
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