New Brunswick, NJ, USA
11 days ago
Sr Licensed Practical Nurse
Recruitment/Posting Title Sr Licensed Practical Nurse Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare Department UBHC-Club/Cherry Hill 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 Sr Licensed Practical Nurse in the Cherry Hill Outpatient Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. 

The Sr Licensed Practical Nurse 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. 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.  Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. FLSA Nonexempt Grade 225 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 63939.20 Annual Mid Range Salary 64979.20 Annual Maximum Salary 66934.40 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description Teamsters 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
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