Advanced Practice Nurse (Apn)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare

• Nursing Department UBHC-Brief Treatment-Edison 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 is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) within the Outpatient of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (Primary Care) position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care onsite and offsite to individuals impacted by Psychosis. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice. Works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services to clients. Demonstrates competency according to the American Nursing Association Advanced Practice Standards for Psychiatric Nursing.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Demonstrates a commitment to maintain the standard of clinical practice adapted by the American Nurses Association and ensures that nursing care meets the national standards for the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

• Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practices.

• Follows protocols for prescriptive practice.

• Coordinates treatment with members of the treatment team.

• Delivers high quality care as rated by supervisor, collaborating physician and patient feedback.

• Takes initial history, prepares psychosocial evaluation and treatment plans, including management of risk.

• Consults with physicians, psychiatrist, and other clinical staff members as necessary.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Exempt Grade 09 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 117000.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 142000.00 Annual Maximum Salary 160000.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE, Local 5089 Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff

• 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing.

• At least two (2) years of nursing experience.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Practitioner) in psychiatric mental health nursing and current NJ Board of Nursing Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse.

• Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Number.

• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Advanced Practice Nurse experience.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position requires standing 2/3 of the time

• Walking 2/3 of the time

• Sitting 1/3 of the time

• Talking over 2/3 of the time

• Hearing over 2/3 of the time

• Handle or feel 2/3 of the time

• Use of hands to finger

• Reach with hands and arms 1/3 of the time

• Stoop 1/3 of the time

• Kneel 1/3 of the time

• Crouch 1/3 of the time

• Crawl 1/3 of the time

• No special vision requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

• Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric

• Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment

• May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0455 Posting Open Date Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS) City Edison State NJ Location Details

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

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you possess a Master's Degree in Nursing and have two (2) years of nursing experience ?

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you have certification as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Nurse Practitioner) in psychiatric mental health nursing and current NJ Board of Nursing Certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Number & Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have 2 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Nurse?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application