Rutgers University

Assistant Nurse Manager

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is to be responsible for supervising the provision and management of patient care services for an assigned shift or unit on a consistent basis. The ANM serves as a resource for nursing care across the system on an as needed basis and works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The ANM promotes quality patient care, patient safety and customer satisfaction. The ANM serves as the resource person for staff in explaining and executing policy and procedure. The ANM functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assures the completion of admission nursing assessment and on-going risk assessments in accordance with specific unit standards and regulatory requirements. Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care. Collaborates with treatment teams, clients, family and significant others in the development of individualized plans of care, on an as needed basis in an effort to promote wellness and recovery. Assists with patient care responsibility when required. Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care. Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for all age groups. Plans and implements safe staffing based upon the defined staff plan. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Rutgers University

Advanced Practice Nurse - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Tuesday, September 23, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Tracie Ciancio at 732-235-5081 or ciancitl@ubhc.rutgers.edu . Our hiring event will be held at 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. Walk-ins are welcome from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) in Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the advanced nursing care. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services. The APN demonstrates competency according to the American Nurses Association Advanced Practice Standards and credentialing body. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice. Consults with physicians, psychiatrist, and other clinical staff members as necessary. Diagnoses health and developmental problems. Formulates and implements an appropriate plan of treatment for individuals served and participates with treatment team, in the development of treatment plans on shared individuals served. Assesses and monitors physical health needs of individuals served. Provides advanced practice nursing care to individuals served presenting with acute problems, managing therapeutic regimes according to protocols. Identifies risk factors and implements appropriate prevention and intervention. Provides psychotherapeutic intervention and health teaching to individuals served. Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population. Responsible for clinical documentation that is current and meets standards of practice. Collaborates with individual served and treatment team members in discharge planning. Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes appropriate community resources. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all individuals served, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse Mental Health FT Eves UCHC EMCFW

University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Full Time UCHC Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility, located in Clinton, 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.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse PT Eves UCHC NSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for Northern State Prison located in Newark, NJ The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the resident-patient including adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 to 64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system. * Performs assessments of resident-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary. * Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. * Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. * Plans nursing care by identification of resident-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures. * As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse FT Eves UCHC EMCF (Multiple Vacancies)

University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Full Time UCHC Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, 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.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse FT Days UCHC EMCFW

Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Full Time UCHC Staff Nurse for Edna Mahan Correctional Facility located in Clinton, 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.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse - per diem - Multiple Vacancies

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Staff Nurse for the Inpatient Units, Crisis and Acute Psychiatric Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the per diem Staff Nurse is to provide nursing services and participates in the delivery of individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. The staff nurse functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assesses and diagnoses patient, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Identifies and documents patient, family and significant other learning needs upon admission. Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with the patient, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the patient. Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Educates patient regarding medication, illness, physical health promotion, coping skills and other topics to promote wellness and recovery. Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet the patient and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Inpatient Unit Department within University Behavioral Health Care. The Staff Nurse provides nursing services and participates in the delivery of individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Incorporates specific assessment of bio/psycho/social/sexual/spiritual status at the time of admission and throughout care; compares and contrasts to age norms as one indicator of health, actual or potential deviations from health, and individualized need for nursing intervention. Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with the patient, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the patient. Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet the patient and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains concurrent and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the multidisciplinary team, in order to ensure quality care.
Rutgers University

Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem UCHC NJSP

Rutgers University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse for New Jersey State Prison, located 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. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional 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.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse MH Per Diem UCHC NJSP

University Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem UCHC Staff Nurse Mental Health 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.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse FT Eves UCHC SWSP

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Full Time Staff Nurse for the Southwoods State Prison located in Bridgeton, NJ The Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus for inmates in the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the resident-patient including adolescents (13-17 years), adults (18 to 64 years) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system. * Performs assessments of resident-patient in a variety of settings such as initial intake area, health care unit for sick call, emergency situations in housing, chronic care clinics and infirmary. * Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. * Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. * Plans nursing care by identification of resident-patient needs based on assessments. Makes appropriate, timely referrals and initiates appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures. * As team leader or charge nurse, delegates duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guides the provision of care by others.
Rutgers University

Staff Nurse PT Eves UCHC SWSP (Multiple Vacancies)

Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, 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. Frequently functions guided by nursing protocols. Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmatepatient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system. Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. Attends appropriate in-services and continuing education offerings to obtain and maintain necessary skills. Participates in offering education to inmates, security officers and other members of the health care team. Participates in in-service meetings and educational programs either as attendee or as a teacher, as arranged and approved by supervisor.