Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC NSP
Staff Nurse Mental Health PT Eves UCHC NSP
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University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Part Time Mental Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark New Jersey. 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 psychological and 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. Duties include: 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. Uses psychiatric standards of nursing practice and classification of mental disorders: to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each inmates needs. Implements nursing actions that promote maintain or restore physical and mental health of all age groups. Evaluates inmate responses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care. Performs additional duties that are directly related to the workings of the milieu and its safety as demonstrated by documentation in specific paperwork and by supervisory observations. Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing education and professional development and contributes to the professional growth of co-workers. .
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.
University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Part Time Mental Health Staff Nurse (RN) for the Northern State Prison in Newark New Jersey. 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 psychological and 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. Duties include: 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. Uses psychiatric standards of nursing practice and classification of mental disorders: to develop inmate treatment plans with specific goals and interventions delineating nursing actions unique to each inmates needs. Implements nursing actions that promote maintain or restore physical and mental health of all age groups. Evaluates inmate responses in collaboration with multi-disciplinary care providers to ensure quality inmate care. Performs additional duties that are directly related to the workings of the milieu and its safety as demonstrated by documentation in specific paperwork and by supervisory observations. Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing education and professional development and contributes to the professional growth of co-workers. .
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.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
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