Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (Lpn)

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Category Staff & Executive

• Healthcare 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 a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Adult Outpatient and Child and Adolescent Outpatient of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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:

• Provides direct care to patients within scope of practice.

• 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.

• Utilizes effective communications skills by demonstrating concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.

• Maintains patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.

• Is knowledgeable with and initiates emergency procedures.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement FLSA Nonexempt Grade 2250 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 30.740 Annual Mid Range Salary 31.240 Annual Maximum Salary 32.180 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters, Local 97 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 PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• 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 is required.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized 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.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number 24ST0876 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 have a current valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have at least 3 years of LPN experience?

• Yes

• No

• Do you possess strong clinical nursing specialties, excellent communication skills, and are you PC literate with proficiency in word processing and leadership abilities?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application