Advanced Practice Nurse

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title

Advanced Practice Nurse - Multiple Vacancies

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing

Department

UBHC-CRSC-Newark

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 is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Tuesday, September 23, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Tracie Ciancio at or Our hiring event will be held at 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ Walk-ins are welcome from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) in Newark within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse position is to serve as an expert in the advanced nursing care. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice and works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services. The APN demonstrates competency according to the American Nurses Association Advanced Practice Standards and credentialing body.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice.
• Consults with physicians, psychiatrist, and other clinical staff members as necessary.
• Diagnoses health and developmental problems.
• Formulates and implements an appropriate plan of treatment for individuals served and participates with treatment team, in the development of treatment plans on shared individuals served.
• Assesses and monitors physical health needs of individuals served.
• Provides advanced practice nursing care to individuals served presenting with acute problems, managing therapeutic regimes according to protocols.
• Identifies risk factors and implements appropriate prevention and intervention.
• Provides psychotherapeutic intervention and health teaching to individuals served.
• Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population.
• Responsible for clinical documentation that is current and meets standards of practice.
• Collaborates with individual served and treatment team members in discharge planning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and utilizes appropriate community resources.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all individuals served, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

FLSA

Exempt

Grade

09S

Salary Details

172,557

Minimum Salary

145,178.00

Mid Range Salary

167,479.00

Maximum Salary

191,311.00

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

Rotating

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

HPAE 5089

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Nursing required.
• At least two (2) years of nursing experience required preferably as an Advanced Practice Nurse.
• Must have prescriptive ability.

Certifications/Licenses

• Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Current credentialling certification from the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Controlled Dangerous Substances Registration Number.
• Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

PHYSICALDEMANDS: Position requires standing to 2/3 of the time, walking to 2/3 of the time, requires sitting under 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, under 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl under 1/3 of the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time.

WORKENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, patient crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to patients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST1970

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Tuesday, September 23, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Tracie Ciancio at or Our hiring event will be held at 57 US Highway 1, New Brunswick, NJ Walk-ins are welcome from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Newark (RBHS)

City

Newark

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 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.