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UCHC Staff Nurse Full Time NSP

UCHC Staff Nurse Full Time NSP-March 2024

New Brunswick

Mar 31, 2026

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　　Position Details

　　Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	UCHC Staff Nurse Full Time NSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	UCHC-Ph-Northern State Prison
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 Full Time Staff Nurse for Northern State Prison, located in Newark, NJThe Staff Nurse utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of health care needs with ambulatory care as a primary focus. Identifies inmate-centered goals and nursing objectives and implements prescribed interventions and solutions for the identified problems. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Functions as a team leader as assigned. Demonstrates competency in assessment and identification of the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) all population groups and their personal strengths. Among the key duties of this position are the following: * Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological and emotional needs of the inmate patient including adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+) and their family within the framework established by the correctional system. * Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. * Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmate-patients. * Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization. * Adhere to personnel policies to enhance the operation of the health care unit
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	On-Site
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	01D
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	35.780
Annual Mid Range Salary	45.860
Annual Maximum Salary	51.950
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

　　Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.
Certifications/Licenses	CPR Certification required. Valid Driver's License is required. Must possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent preferred. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.
Equipment Utilized	computer, scanner, copier, fax machine, phone and medical equipment
Physical Demands and Work Environment	As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (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	23ST1685
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details	Northern State Prison, Newark NJ

　　Pre-employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

　　Immunization Requirements Under Policy 60.1.35 , Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 , 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, p regnancy, 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:

　　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, p regnancy, 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

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