Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Staff Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel NJ. The UCHC 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; and functions as a team leader as assigned. 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.
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 1000 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 Jerseys 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 67000 students and 22000 faculty and staff learn work and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Nursing ( BSN ) or its equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.
Required Experience:
Staff IC