Department Nurse Manager UCHC SWSP

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 10, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Department Nurse Manager UCHC SWSP
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	UCHC-Ph-South Woods 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 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 Southwoods State Prison, located in Bridgeton, 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. Among the key duties of this position are the following: 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
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	40
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	03S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	100597.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	127281.00
Annual Maximum Salary	153965.00
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Health Care Professionals
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	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 preferred. One (1) year in a specialty area of services preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions	Must be approved by the Department of Corrections ( DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST2393
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Bridgeton
State	NJ
Location Details

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