Description
Position Details Position Information Recruitment/Posting Title Licensed Practical Nurse PT Day Shift-UCHC NJSP Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department UCHC-Ph-New Jersey 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 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 University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse for the New Jersey State Prison in Trenton, primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse position is to, in accordance with professional nursing standards, skillfully administer total patient care based on the individualized needs of assigned patients and families. Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides technical nursing care to assigned patients, performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Initiates the admission process and assists with the identification of recurrent health problem, symptoms and behavioral changes of the resident.
- Collects pertinent data through observation, interview and other members of the health team and communicates changes in the resident condition to other resident care providers.
- Maintains clinical area in clean, neat, safe manner and participates in required counts and cleaning assignments.
- Adheres to institution and medical unit infection control policies.
- Maintains current professional skills and continues professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization.
Compensation Information:
$0.0 / - $0.0 /
Starting At: 0.0
Up To: 0.0
Apply on company website
Find Connections via Linkedin
