Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (CSS) Middlesex

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (CSS) Middlesex
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department	UBHC-Case Management Srvcs-PISC
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 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 to 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 Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	215
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	61089.60
Annual Mid Range Salary	62129.60
Annual Maximum Salary	64001.60
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses	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.
Equipment Utilized
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 (i.e. forests, train stations, under bridges etc.). 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.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1111
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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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.

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