Advanced Practice Nurse

Posting Summary

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse in the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the advanced nursing care. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services. The APN demonstrates competency according to the American Nurses Association Advanced Practice Standards and credentialing body.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain the standard of clinical practice adapted by the American Nurses Association and ensures that nursing care meets the standards of practice for specialty credentialling certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice.
• Follows protocols for prescriptive practice.
• Coordinates treatment with members of the treatment team

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

Grade 09S

Salary Details

Salary Details $140,280

Minimum Salary 145,178.00

Mid Range Salary 167,479.00

Maximum Salary 191,311.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status

Part Time

Working Hours

Rotating shifts 16 hrs week 1 , 24 hrs week 2 including every other weekend

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required and at least two (2) years of nursing experience required preferably as an Advanced Practice Nurse. Must have prescriptive ability.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Current Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner credentialling certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners ( AANP – PMHNP ) or American Nurses Credentialing Center ( ANCC – PMHNP or PMHNP -BC).
• Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Number.
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).
• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric.
• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors.
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Posting Number

26ST0070

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

State

NJ

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