Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Advanced Practice Nurse Per Diem-UCHC Central RegionJob Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nurse PractitionerDepartment UCHC-Ph-OP Ancillary MedicalOverview 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 Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse for the Central Region Sites which include New Jersey State Prison in Trenton; Garden State Youth Correctional Facility located in Yardville; and Midstate Correctional Facility located in Wrightstown. The Advanced Practice Nurse ensures that the total health needs of inmates within New Jersey Department of Corrections are met, including adolescents (16 to 18 years), adults (18-64 years), and geriatrics (65+). Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Utilizes the medical model to meet a variety of healthcare needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus.
- Responds to and initiates care for medical emergencies throughout the assigned sites.
- Works with a variety of healthcare professionals and corrections officers in a correctional environment providing health services to inmates.
- Provides basic medical services under a collaborating licensed physician.
- Provides direct and indirect basic medical care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate within the framework established by New Jersey Department of Corrections.
Position Status Per DiemHours Per WeekDaily Work Shift DayWork Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.FLSA NonexemptGrade 99HPosition Salary $75.46/hrAnnual Minimum Salary 00.00Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00Annual Maximum Salary 0.00Standard Hours 19.00Union Description HPAE 5089 Per DiemPayroll Designation PeopleSoftBenefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .Seniority UnitTerms of Appointment Staff - 12 monthPosition Pension Eligibility NoneQualifications Minimum Education and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited college/university nurse practitioner program with current Certification/Licensure in the state of employment.
Certifications/LicensesRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Masters Degree in Nursing or related health field.
- Current Certificate as an Advanced Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- Computer literacy.
Preferred QualificationsEquipment UtilizedPhysical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds, and intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities.Special Conditions Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.Posting Details Posting Number 24ST1478Posting Open DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsRegional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus Off CampusCity TrentonState NJLocation Details Position covers Central Region Sites which include: New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton; Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville; and Midstate Correctional Facility located in Wrightstown.Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.Immunization Requirements
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