Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
Rutgers University
Trenton, NJ

Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric-UCHC Central Region

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric-UCHC Central Region Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department UCHC-New Jersey State-Outpatient 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 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Central Region based in Trenton, NJ. The Advanced Practice Nurse reports to the site psychiatrist for clinical matters (e.g. diagnosis and treatment), and to the site administrator for administrative matters (e.g. vacation, timekeeping). The Advanced Practice Nurse, supervised by the site psychiatrist, performs psychiatric evaluations, conducts psychiatric follow-up visits, and prescribes psychiatric medications to inmates within the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The age range of inmates varies from 16 to 65+. In addition, the Advanced Practice Nurse works with a variety of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses) and correction officers in a correctional environment providing health services to inmates. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Responds to and initiates care for psychiatric emergencies throughout the facility. * Assesses inmate/patient in a variety of settings. * Identifies inmate/patient psychiatric problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician. * Implements psychiatric care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician. * Provides education to inmate/patient, health care, and correctional staff. * Documents all mental health care contacts. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a full onsite work arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 09 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 135526.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 156344.000 Annual Maximum Salary 178591.000 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Master's Degree in nursing required. Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey. * Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. * Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience required. * Maintains an active CPR certification. Must have valid driver's license. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. * Provides on-call coverage as assigned. Preferred Qualifications * At least two (2) years of related nursing experience (preferably as an advanced practice nurse) preferred. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Ability to move from unit to unit within correctional facilities requiring walks, bends, stretches, pushes, and pulls. Lifting/carrying up to 25 pounds. Intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities. Special Conditions Must be approved by the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Posting Details Posting Number 24ST0812 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Trenton State NJ Location Details Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/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 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: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Are you Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing? * Yes * No * * Do you have psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience? * Yes * No * * Are you currently CPR Certified? * yes * no * * Do you have a valid driver's license and possess a vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Certifications/Licenses * CPR Certification Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application