Staff Nurse (RN), Per Diem

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Staff Nurse (RN), Per Diem

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing

Department

Douglass Developmnt Disab Cntr

Overview

At the Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, we provide the nation’s highest quality doctoral education and training, which develops outstanding practitioners and fosters personal leadership to advance the practice and field of professional psychology. Since the establishment of our Psychological Clinic in 1929 and the school’s founding in 1974, we have become the “gold standard” in the education and training of qualified and competent direct-service psychologists.

The mission of GSAPP is threefold: education, research/scholarship, and public service. Its goal is to prepare well-educated, qualified, and competent direct-service psychologists who have a special commitment to direct community involvement and to underserved populations—professionals who can integrate scientific knowledge with innovation in the delivery of psychological services to individuals, families, groups, and organizations. Professionals receiving a doctoral degree in psychology should be capable of extending psychological knowledge and exhibiting the high level of analytic skills and theoretical understanding needed to use existing and emerging psychological knowledge.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a School Nurse, Per Diem for the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center at the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP).

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides general nursing services, including triage of patients, and treatment of minor injuries at the Douglass Developmental Disabilities Center.
• Demonstrates fundamental knowledge of general medical procedures and appropriately implements procedures to assess and address both routine health concerns and those involving medical crisis.
• Appropriately maintains and distributes medication to students and clients
• Maintains necessary documentation of all health records for students, clients, and staff; and medication logs documenting distribution of prescription and/or doctor prescribed OTC medication. Compliant with HIPAA regulations.
• Provides staff training regarding safety and hazardous material and provides training specific to individuals with specialized needs (e.g., severe allergies, seizure disorder).
• Collaborates with professionals and families on medical issues related to students with autism spectrum disorder (e.g., teachers, physicians).
• Maintains a professional manner that enhances the Center’s efforts to provide appropriate health care to students/clients and staff.
• Attends and participates in staff development programs on related topics.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

99H

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

59.01

Mid Range Salary

59.01

Maximum Salary

59.01

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

Per Diem

Working Hours

Standard Hours

19.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5089 Per Diem

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility

None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey. (Active and in Good Standing).

Certifications/Licenses

• School Nurse Certification or NJ Substitute School Nurse eligible.
• Valid NJ Nursing License.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge, of University Regulations.
• Compliant with HIPAA Regulations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in writing and in public speaking.
• Individual must be able to work with children and adults who engage in aggressive behaviors that require physical intervention. Following training must be physically capable of safely providing crisis management techniques including restraining, lifting, and blocking individuals with challenging behavior.
• Willingness and ability to travel between two locations, (151 Ryders Lane and 25 Gibbons Circle) on a regular basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical Demands: Sitting at computer for length of time, walking, talking, or hearing, No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift or exert force up to 25 lbs.
• Work Environment: Clinic office, moderate noise.

Special Conditions

• In accordance with New Jersey State law, applicants must agree to undergo and authorize the University to conduct fingerprint, criminal history and/or child abuse record checks with various law enforcement agencies, including, but not limited to: The FBI Identification Division and/or the NJ Division of State Police, Bureau of Identification. Applicants must also assume costs incurred by the University associated with the background investigations, whether required by statute or not.
• In accordance with state mandated requirements, a Mantoux test will be administered to the successful applicant to verify the absence of tuberculosis. In addition, the successful applicant, at the cost of the University, will be required to be inoculated against Hepatitis B, unless the successful applicant waives this vaccination in writing. Required to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid within six months of employment.

Posting Details

Posting Number

26ST1981

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

City

New Brunswick

State

NJ

Location Details

25 Gibbons Circle, Douglass Campus

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 a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey (active and in good standing)?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)