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Job description
Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department UCHC Adult Treatment Center Ph
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. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Posting Summary
University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager performs supervisory responsibilities for nurses across shifts on an assigned unit(s) at a facility on a consistent basis. Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental personnel to ensure that the mission and objectives of the facility’s health program are realized. Maintains the standards of nursing practice/care and actualizes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Service to staff, inmates and families.
Key Duties
Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections.
Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services.
Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC .
Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services.
Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service.
Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit.
Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students.
Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers.
Participates in decision making for organized nursing services
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
03S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
Mid Range Salary
Maximum Salary
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Position Status
Full Time
Working Hours
40
Standard Hours
40.00
Daily Work Shift
Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description
Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
A minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.
Certifications/Licenses
Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
CPR Certification.
Must have valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
One (1) year in a specialty area of services
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Posting Number
26ST0352
Regional Campus
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Off Campus
City
Avenel
State
NJ
Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center location
Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ
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. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address:
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another? Yes
No
* Are you currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey? Yes
No
* Are you currently CPR Certified? yes
no
* Please indicate your level of completed nursing education: ASN
BSN
MSN
* Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience with one (1) year in a specialty area of services preferred? Yes
No
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Certifications/Licenses
CPR Certification
Optional Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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