Per Diem Staff Nurse

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 10, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Per Diem Staff Nurse
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	EOHSI-Banner
Overview	With its broad and multidisciplinary faculty expertise, the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute ( EOHSI) is an international resource that supports basic and clinical research in environmental health sciences and exposure assessment and fosters associated programs in environmental health education and public policy. Established in 1986, EOHSI's major objectives are to: Advance understanding of the mechanisms by which environmental and occupational chemical exposures impact human health. Identify and measure human environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals. Treat populations adversely affected by chemical exposures. Develop educational tools describing relative risks of chemical exposures. Contribute to public policies related to environmental and occupational chemical risks. Offer training programs for environmental health professionals. The Institute serves as an unbiased source of expertise about environmental problems for communities, employers and governments in all areas of occupational and environmental health, toxicology and risk assessment. EOHSI members are active as advisors to international, national, state and local organizations on public health issues. 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 has opening for a Per Diem Staff Nurse for the Clinical Research and Occupational Medicine Division within the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute, located in Piscataway, NJ. Under the direction of the Department Administrator, will in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administers total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Expected to work 1-2 weekdays (M-F) each week. Duties include: Assessment and nursing care for occupational, non-occupational illness and injuries, World Trade Center, and surveillance patients. Responds to medical emergencies on Piscataway Campus. Reviews programmatic medical claims for clinical appropriateness. Assess pre- and post- authorization compliance * and assist in auditing activities to ensure medical records are complete and in accordance with federal standards. Possesses the nursing, laboratory, and technical skills necessary to conduct occupational medical surveillance examinations. Performs medical screenings such as vision, vital signs, immunizations, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, and EKG's. Collaborates with other members of the occupational health team such as physicians, supervisors, healthcare professionals, administrative staff, government officials, Third Party Administrators, and Human Resources. Maintains medical records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system in accordance with established guidelines.
Position Status	Per Diem
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	99H
Position Salary	$57.01/hr
Annual Minimum Salary	0.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	0.000
Annual Maximum Salary	0.000
Standard Hours	19.00
Union Description	HPAE 5089 Per Diem
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	None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey at least two (2) years of relevant experience Current CPR certification required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word), Spirometer and EKG.
Preferred Qualifications	BSN preferred Experience with RWJBH EPIC system preferred Occupational Health experience preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1676
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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