Recruitment/Posting Title Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice) Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC 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 an Advanced Practice Nurse for the  Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. 

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice) position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care. The APN utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise in the provision of primary care to individuals of all ages in treatment for their mental illness and/or addiction. Provides staff education in the area of physiologic healthcare. 

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Conducts physical examinations and associated testing in a proficient manner per policy specified timeframe.  Consults with the collaborating physician and refers clients with abnormal findings when indicated.  Evaluates and refers clients with acute, non-responsive, or ongoing unstable health problems to the appropriate medical resource.  Evaluates and treats clients with acute minor illnesses and injuries, or stable chronic illnesses. Demonstrates effective problem solving and organizational skills.   Demonstrates a commitment to facilitate and support personal professional growth through utilization of effective communication techniques with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.  Documents the complete medical history and physical examination electronically.   Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plan and Standard Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens protective measures.   Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.  Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.  FLSA Exempt Grade 09S Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 140269.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 161816.00 Annual Maximum Salary 184841.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE 5089 Payroll Designation ABP 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