Rutgers University
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (CSS) Middlesex
Rutgers University, Piscataway, New Jersey, United States,
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (CSS) MiddlesexJob Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment: UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISCOverview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) 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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Community Based Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is to provide medical-focused support services, including wellness education and support, to individuals with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses, in their homes and other community-based settings in accordance with all relevant program requirements.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Provides medical-focused services and intervention to individuals.Participates in data collection related to the individuals' status and needs.Provides input into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the individual's status.Provides direct service within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.Visits individuals in the community to ensure their understanding of their medical condition(s) and recommended course of treatment.Monitors medical condition within established guidelines, and documents in accordance with UBHC and all regulatory requirements.Informs and instructs individuals and where relevant significant others on the individual's health/illness state and plan of care.Position Status: Full TimeFLSA: NonexemptQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.Provide 24/7 on-call coverage as assigned.Work schedule may include off business hours shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.Preferred Qualifications:Two (2) years of related experience preferred.Community based outreach experience preferred.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals' homes, shelters, soup kitchens and places where homeless individuals congregate.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, to include behavioral, medical, substance use and psychiatric.Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.Posting Details
Posting Number: 24ST1111Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)City: PiscatawayState: NJPre-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.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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Recruitment/Posting Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (CSS) MiddlesexJob Category: Staff & Executive - Healthcare - NursingDepartment: UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISCOverview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC) 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.Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the Community Based Services of Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position is to provide medical-focused support services, including wellness education and support, to individuals with mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses, in their homes and other community-based settings in accordance with all relevant program requirements.Among the key duties of this position are the following:Provides medical-focused services and intervention to individuals.Participates in data collection related to the individuals' status and needs.Provides input into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the individual's status.Provides direct service within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.Visits individuals in the community to ensure their understanding of their medical condition(s) and recommended course of treatment.Monitors medical condition within established guidelines, and documents in accordance with UBHC and all regulatory requirements.Informs and instructs individuals and where relevant significant others on the individual's health/illness state and plan of care.Position Status: Full TimeFLSA: NonexemptQualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Licensed Practice Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Valid driver's license.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Must possess own vehicle for use to outreach individuals served.Provide 24/7 on-call coverage as assigned.Work schedule may include off business hours shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.Preferred Qualifications:Two (2) years of related experience preferred.Community based outreach experience preferred.Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) preferred.Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently.The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions.Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record while in the field.The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the region.Transport of individuals served in state vehicles.The employee can expect to lift up to 20 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment is predominantly in the community in individuals' homes, shelters, soup kitchens and places where homeless individuals congregate.Individual wellness checks and crisis intervention required.Subject to unpredictable situations, crises, to include behavioral, medical, substance use and psychiatric.Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors.Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.Posting Details
Posting Number: 24ST1111Regional Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)City: PiscatawayState: NJPre-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.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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