Rutgers University
Infection Control Nurse UCHC SWSP & BSP
Rutgers University, Trenton, New Jersey, United States
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link/button. Job Category: Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department: UCHC-Ph-South Woods State Prison Overview University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking an Infection Control Nurse for the Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton and Bayside State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The Infection Control Nurse implements and evaluates the Statewide Infection Control Program at the Prison with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS infected inmates within New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) to ensure that NJDOC provides a safe environment for inmates and staff. Duties include: Identifies and assesses inmates with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS diagnosed individuals, high-risk inmates, and inmates requesting HIV counseling/education. Plans and coordinates inmate/patient access to primary medical care by ensuring scheduling of routine tests/procedures, maintaining current case management, and updating/ordering labs and medication under the supervision of the MD, as necessary. Assists as a source of information and communication regarding infectious disease and infection control issues for the site. Provides HIV pre/post testing counseling as needed. Provides discharge planning functions for HIV infected inmates. Assists the Statewide Infection Control Practitioner in developing and continuously updating a Statewide Quality Improvement Program for Infection Control. Implements surveillance program to establish and evaluate efficacy of staff practices, including monitoring infection control policies and procedures. Develops and implements in-service program to instruct staff and participates in orientation of new employees to Infection Control. Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient. Position Status:
Full Time Hours Per Week:
40 Daily Work Shift:
Day Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a RN license to practice in the State of New Jersey. 2 years of documented clinical nursing experience. Valid Driver’s License is required and possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN). Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and be able to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag and assist in lifting patients. Special Conditions:
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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, or any other category protected by law.
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link/button. Job Category: Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing Department: UCHC-Ph-South Woods State Prison Overview University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal and juvenile justice systems in New Jersey. Posting Summary Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking an Infection Control Nurse for the Southwoods State Prison in Bridgeton and Bayside State Prison in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The Infection Control Nurse implements and evaluates the Statewide Infection Control Program at the Prison with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS infected inmates within New Jersey Department of Corrections (NJDOC) to ensure that NJDOC provides a safe environment for inmates and staff. Duties include: Identifies and assesses inmates with a primary focus on HIV / AIDS diagnosed individuals, high-risk inmates, and inmates requesting HIV counseling/education. Plans and coordinates inmate/patient access to primary medical care by ensuring scheduling of routine tests/procedures, maintaining current case management, and updating/ordering labs and medication under the supervision of the MD, as necessary. Assists as a source of information and communication regarding infectious disease and infection control issues for the site. Provides HIV pre/post testing counseling as needed. Provides discharge planning functions for HIV infected inmates. Assists the Statewide Infection Control Practitioner in developing and continuously updating a Statewide Quality Improvement Program for Infection Control. Implements surveillance program to establish and evaluate efficacy of staff practices, including monitoring infection control policies and procedures. Develops and implements in-service program to instruct staff and participates in orientation of new employees to Infection Control. Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of the inmate-patient. Position Status:
Full Time Hours Per Week:
40 Daily Work Shift:
Day Work Arrangement:
This position requires a full onsite work arrangement. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a RN license to practice in the State of New Jersey. 2 years of documented clinical nursing experience. Valid Driver’s License is required and possess own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Nursing (BSN). Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes and be able to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag and assist in lifting patients. Special Conditions:
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. Pre-employment Screenings:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. 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, or any other category protected by law.
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