Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing 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 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.

FLSA:

Nonexempt Grade:

225 Minimum Salary 34.050 Mid Range Salary 34.550 Maximum Salary 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: 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 (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status:

Full Time Standard Hours:

40.00

Daily Work Shift:

Evening Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description:

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation:

PeopleSoft Terms of Appointment:

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility:

PERS Minimum Education and Experience Three (3) years of relevant experience as an LPN is required. Certifications/Licenses Possession of a valid and current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated competency in venipuncture techniques required. Demonstrated strong clinical nursing specialty, excellent communication skills, must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing and leadership abilities required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands:

Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

Work Environment:

Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Functions will be carried out in certain areas, where hospital blood borne and airborne pathogens exposure control plans must be followed. Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Regional Campus:

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus:

Piscataway (RBHS) City Piscataway State NJ