LPN

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

LPN

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing

Department

UBHC - Outpatient New Brunswic

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 Licensed Practical Nurse for the Intensive Outpatient Treatment and Support Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare.

The primary purpose of the LPN position is to provide direct medical care, wellness counseling, perform treatments and procedures within established guidelines, and provide a safe and therapeutic outpatient environment. Provides case management, mental health, rehabilitative, educational, services as identified by group and individual contact with consumers.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• As required by individual program, assumes direct care responsibilities for consumer and provides individual, group, family supportive counseling, crisis intervention, outreach, psycho-education, skills building, educational, medical services and coordination, and case management services as identified by individual program.
• Provides medical care and intervention to IOTSS consumers.
• Maintains appropriate consumer/consumer records as mandated by University Behavioral Health Care policy.
• Supports goals and objectives of University Behavioral Health Care.
• Meets annual requirements.
• Understands and adheres to Rutgers’ compliance standards as they appear in RBHS’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

215

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

33.510

Mid Range Salary

34.010

Maximum Salary

35.030

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

Working Hours

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Day

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement and may be eligible for a compressed workweek or a flex workday schedule.

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Certifications/Licenses

• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to use computer to document service and enter data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community based experience.
• At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of experience providing medical services to mental health consumers.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work requires regular and recurring periods of standing, walking, lifting, and driving a RBHS car or van.
• Work will be performed in a wide range of settings, including within UBHC; in the consumer’s home; in community based settings; or in transport vehicles.
• Consumers can present with active psychiatric symptoms, mixed responses to interventions, and unstable living and relationship situations.
• Fast paced environment that demands ability to attend to multiple consumer needs and provide crisis intervention when indicated.
• Work areas may be noisy, irregular and unpredictable and can be stressful at times.

Special Conditions

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check, including fingerprinting are required.
• Work schedule to include evenings, weekends and holidays.

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST1962

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Piscataway (RBHS)

City

New Brunswick

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.

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 encourage all qualified applicants to apply. 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 (*).

• Are you currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a valid driver’s license?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Certifications/Licenses

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application