Registered Nurse (RN) - Manager
Rutgers University
Avenel, NJ

UCHC Department Nurse Manager ADTC

Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title UCHC Department Nurse Manager ADTC Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department UCHC-UCHC'S Admin 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 and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices. 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 a Department Nurse Manager for Adult Diagnostic Training Center located in Avenel, NJ. Primary duties include but not limited to: * Performs supervisory responsibilities for nurses across shifts on an assigned unit(s) at a facility on a consistent basis. * Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental personnel to ensure that the mission and objectives of the facility's health program are realized. * Maintains the standards of nursing practice/care and actualizes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Service to staff, inmates and families. * Implements and directs nursing function within the context of each Unit. * Assists the unit nurses in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating unit activities which contribute to the quality of care of adult (18 to 64 years), and geriatric (65+) inmates in a safe and therapeutic environment. * Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week 40 Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully onsite work arrangement. FLSA Exempt Grade 03S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 97195.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 122977.000 Annual Maximum Salary 148758.000 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Non-Union 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. 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. Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience * Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing. * Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. * A minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience. Certifications/Licenses * Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey. * Must have valid driver's license. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred. One (1) year in a specialty area of services preferred. Equipment Utilized computer, copier, scanner, fax machine, phone and medical equipment Physical Demands and Work Environment Frequently walks, bends, stretches, pushes and pulls, intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities. Manual dexterity and mobility for charting, lifting of up to 50 pounds. Special Conditions Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Posting Details Posting Number 23ST1622 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Off Campus City Avenel State NJ Location Details Adult Diagnostic Training Center, Avenel NJ 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 currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey? * Yes * No * * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in nursing? (Open Ended Question) * * How many years of supervisory/managerial nursing experience do you have? * 0 to 1 * 2 to 4 * 5 to 8 * 8+ * * Are you CPR certified? * Yes * No * * Do you have a valid driver's license? * Yes * No Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Certifications/Licenses * CPR Certification Optional Documents * Cover Letter/Letter of Application