Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager in the Acute Psychiatric Services (APS) and Children’s Crisis Intervention Services (CCIS) of Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is responsible for supervising the provision and management of patient care services for an assigned shift or unit on a consistent basis. The ANM serves as a resource for nursing care across the system on an as needed basis and works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The ANM promotes quality patient care, patient safety and customer satisfaction. The ANM serves as the resource person for staff in explaining and executing policy and procedure. The ANM functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assures the delivery of quality patient care through direct supervision of clinical staff. Assures the completion of admission nursing assessment and ongoing risk assessments in accordance with specific unit standards and regulatory requirements. Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care. Assist with patient care responsibility when required. Consistently demonstrates an ability to set appropriate priorities in directing patient care.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Nurse (RN) for the Inpatient Units, Crisis and Acute Psychiatric Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse (RN) is to deliver person centered goal directed nursing care in alignment with the departmental and hospital policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. The staff nurse functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities, and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined in the Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assesses and diagnoses patient, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Documents initial nursing assessment and individualized, goal directed plan of care considering the psychological, social, physical health and safety needs of the patient, in accordance with unit standards. Identifies discharge planning needs of patient, family and significant other at time of admission. Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with the patient, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery. Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the patient. Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet the patient and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains concurrent and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the multidisciplinary team, in order to ensure quality care. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Acute Services as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the uniqueness of the individual is addressed. This includes but is not limited to the age of the patient served. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all individuals served, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Ambulatory Care Department within Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Staff Nurse, in collaboration with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team, oversees, coordinates, and provides focused, episodic care to Rutgers Health patients. This care encompasses health promotion, health maintenance, or management of health-related problems that is delivered in face-to-face or telephone encounters. Additional responsibilities include delegation, direction, and supervision of the activities of Rutgers Health LPNs and non-nursing clinical staff to meet the needs of Rutgers Health patients. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Explains procedures and treatments to patient to gain cooperation, understanding and allay apprehension. Responsible for assisting with patients who are medically complex and/or have sensitive medical or social issues. Reviews plan of care, meds/tests with physicians as needed. Contacts pharmacy for prescription renewals for patients. Documents all patient correspondence and correspondence with other pertinent health care providers. Administers prescribed medications, teaches patients how to administer injectable medication. Assists with the treatment and examination of patients’. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients’.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Part TIme Licensed Practical Nurse for the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center located in Avenel, NJ The 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. Works with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in data collection related to the patients’ status and needs. Provides input to Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patient’s status. Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Informs and instructs patients/significant others on patient’s health/illness state and plan of care. Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home. Documents all aspects of patient care.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for the Acute Services at Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. Provides technical nursing care to child through adult populations. Performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines. Provides a safe and comfortable environment for patients. Among the key duties of this position are the following: 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.
