Rutgers Correctional Health Care is seeking Registered Nurses for the East Jersey State Prison and Adult Diagnostic Training Center (Rahway, NJ).

Shifts needed: Full- Time, Part-Time and Per Diem

Salary $34.00 - $43.00 per hour

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 inmate/patient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system.
• Participates in problem-solving activities of the health care team by attending unit meetings, utilizing positive interpersonal skills and appropriate channels to initiate change.
• Functions as a role model for other health care unit personnel and maintains harmonious relationships with security, inmate-patients and members of the health care team.
• Exhibits an ability to participate in the change process to support the organization and the health care unit.
• Accepts assignments and extra duties with flexibility and willingness to participate in activities other than direct patient care.

Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses

• CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literacy.

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 lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and 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.

EEO 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

All applicants must submit an employment application. To submit an employment application for this opportunity, please visit the Rutgers career site at https://jobs.rutgers.edu and search for posting number(s): 23ST0760, 22ST0221, 22ST0069, 23ST1032

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $34.00 - $43.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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