Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem UCHC MSCF (Multiple Vacancies)

Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem UCHC MSCF (Multiple Vacancies) University Correctional Healthcare at Rutgers is seeking a Per Diem Licensed Practical Nurse for the Midstate correctional facility in Wrightstown, NJ. The primary responsibility is to provide skilled nursing care within the scope of practice under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performing treatments and procedures in a correctional environment. Responsibilities Participate in patient data collection related to status and needs. Communicate relevant information to Registered Nurse for the care plan. Provide direct patient care implementing the plan of care. Educate patients and families about health status and care plan. Assist with discharge preparation and home health maintenance. Document all aspects of patient care. Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey. CPR Certification. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation. Experience in an acute hospital setting preferred (minimum six months). Physical Demands and Conditions Must be able to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and lift/rotate patients up to 50 pounds. Must be approved by the Department of Corrections and comply with all DOC requirements. Working Hours Hourly pay $29.00. Standard hours 19.00; rotating shift; full onsite. Salary and Benefits Hourly wage $29.00, with salary review based on qualifications and funding. Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. Paid vacation, holidays, and leave programs. Competitive retirement benefits and voluntary tax-deferred savings. Employee and dependent educational benefits where applicable. Life insurance coverage. Employee discount programs. Location Midstate Correctional Facility, Wrightstown, NJ. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of 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, affectation 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. For additional information, see the Non‐Discrimination Statement at http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement. #J-18808-Ljbffr