Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department
Department UCHC New Jersey State Prison A
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
University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for the New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager 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.
Duties include:
- Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections.
- Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services.
- Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC .
- Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services.
- Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service.
- Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit.
- Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students.
- Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers.
- Participates in decision making for organized nursing services
FLSA
FLSA Exempt
Grade
Grade 03S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary
Minimum Salary
Mid Range Salary
Maximum Salary
Maximum Salary
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
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours
Working Hours 40
Standard Hours
Standard Hours 40.00
Daily Work Shift
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description
Union Description Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience.
Certifications/Licenses
- Licensed as an RN in the State of New Jersey.
- CPR Certification.
- Must have valid driver’s license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- One (1) year in a specialty area of services
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC ) and adhere to all DOC requirements.
Posting Number
Posting Number 26ST0856
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus
Home Location Campus Off Campus
City
State
State NJ
New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ
Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Department Nurse Manager UCHC NJSP Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department UCHC New Jersey State Prison A 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 University Correctional Healthcare ( UCHC ) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for the New Jersey State Prison, located in Trenton, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager 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.
Duties include:
- Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections.
- Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services.
- Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC .
- Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services.
- Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service.
- Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit.
- Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students.
- Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers.
- Participates in decision making for organized nursing services
- 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
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