Rutgers University
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, us, 08933
Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title:
Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department:
UBHC-Club/Cherry Hill
Overview:
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, located in Camden, NJ. The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse provides technical nursing care to child through adult populations; performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines; and provides a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Duties include:
Provides direct care to patients within scope of practice.
Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure on all patients and documents immediately in the EMR.
Administers medications and parenteral therapy in accordance with established UBHC guidelines.
Performs venipuncture as required.
Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
Follows National Patient Safety Goals in proper identification of patient before collecting specimens.
For all patients, verifies name and client ID number or date of birth.
Labels all blood specimen tubes and other specimens following established procedure.
Labels specimen with patient's name, date of birth, and requisition. Initials and records time of collection.
Contributes to nursing assessment, nursing care planning and treatment plan.
Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and requirements of the position.
Documents all aspects of patient care in the EMR.
Employment Details FLSA:
Nonexempt
Grade:
225
Salary:
Minimum $34,050, Mid Range $34,550, Maximum $35,590
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.
Benefits:
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes 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; life insurance coverage; employee discount programs. For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status:
Part Time
Working Hours:
20
Standard Hours:
40.00
Daily Work Shift:
Day
Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description:
Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
PERS
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Not specified.
Certifications / Licenses Not specified.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possession of a valid and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Three (3) years of relevant experience as an LPN.
Demonstrated competency in venipuncture techniques.
Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills.
Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.
Leadership abilities required.
Preferred Qualifications Not specified.
Equipment Utilized Not specified.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Not specified.
Special Conditions Not specified.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST1911
Posting Open Date:
Not specified.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Not specified.
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Off Campus
City:
Camden
State:
NJ
Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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, pregnancy, 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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Senior Licensed Practical Nurse - Part-Time
Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department:
UBHC-Club/Cherry Hill
Overview:
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC's 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse Part Time within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care, located in Camden, NJ. The Senior Licensed Practical Nurse provides technical nursing care to child through adult populations; performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines; and provides a safe and comfortable environment for patients.
Duties include:
Provides direct care to patients within scope of practice.
Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure on all patients and documents immediately in the EMR.
Administers medications and parenteral therapy in accordance with established UBHC guidelines.
Performs venipuncture as required.
Collects and processes laboratory specimens.
Follows National Patient Safety Goals in proper identification of patient before collecting specimens.
For all patients, verifies name and client ID number or date of birth.
Labels all blood specimen tubes and other specimens following established procedure.
Labels specimen with patient's name, date of birth, and requisition. Initials and records time of collection.
Contributes to nursing assessment, nursing care planning and treatment plan.
Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and requirements of the position.
Documents all aspects of patient care in the EMR.
Employment Details FLSA:
Nonexempt
Grade:
225
Salary:
Minimum $34,050, Mid Range $34,550, Maximum $35,590
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.
Benefits:
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes 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; life insurance coverage; employee discount programs. For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status:
Part Time
Working Hours:
20
Standard Hours:
40.00
Daily Work Shift:
Day
Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement.
Union Description:
Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation:
PeopleSoft
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility:
PERS
Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience Not specified.
Certifications / Licenses Not specified.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possession of a valid and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Three (3) years of relevant experience as an LPN.
Demonstrated competency in venipuncture techniques.
Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills.
Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.
Leadership abilities required.
Preferred Qualifications Not specified.
Equipment Utilized Not specified.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Not specified.
Special Conditions Not specified.
Posting Details Posting Number:
25ST1911
Posting Open Date:
Not specified.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Not specified.
Regional Campus:
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus:
Off Campus
City:
Camden
State:
NJ
Pre‑employment Screenings All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre‑employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements Under policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, 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, pregnancy, 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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