Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the department of Family Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Licensed Practical Nurse in collaboration with physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners, and the designated Resource Unit supported Medical Assistant, other members of the healthcare team, coordinates care for our patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) that are service recipients of NJ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Supports the education of resident physicians through processes of care coordination which requires significant interaction with community disability service provider agencies, including direct support professionals and program directors, families, and specialists in a range of disciplines. In coordinating services for this vulnerable population, many of whom have communication and other functional limitations, the Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a bridge between patients, resident/attending physicians, families, and community service providers. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides experiential education to resident physicians through care coordination as described in the summary. Coordinates with DDD provider agency staff including direct support professionals and other program staff to ensure that patients with I/DD are able to meet appointments and effectively communicate health status, presenting problems, and follow through with prescriptions, physician orders, and treatment recommendations. Communicates with patients with I/DD effectively to collect information on their healthcare needs, including staff, family, and others that care about the individual in order to gather accurate information. Triages all incoming patient problems/concerns and gathers clinical information for the physician and nurse practitioners. Serves as liaison between clinicians, patients, caregivers, pharmacies, medical suppliers, insurance companies, community provider agency staff, and families in ensuring appropriate preventative care and care for ongoing primary and disability related healthcare needs.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) in the Partial Hospital Child and Adolescent Program within Rutgers University Behavioral Healthcare. The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) 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: Demonstrates a commitment to maintain the standard of clinical practice adapted by the American Nurses Association and ensures that nursing care meets the standards of practice for specialty credentialling certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners or American Nurses Credentialing Center. Engages in collaborative practice with the physician of protocol for prescriptive practice. Follows protocols for prescriptive practice. Coordinates treatment with members of the treatment team. Delivers high quality care as rated by supervisor, collaborating physician and individuals served feedback. Takes initial history, prepares psychosocial evaluation and treatment plans, including management of risk.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for the Camden South office for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Heath Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed. Assesses a child’s heath care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed. Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed. Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child’s medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P. Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services. Assures that the child is scheduled for and attends timely EPSDT visits and specialty appointments, reviews all reports, and ensures all necessary reports are forwarded to the medical home.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) for the Crisis Receiving Stabilization Center (CRSC) within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) is to be responsible for supervising the provision and management of patient care services for an assigned shift or unit on a consistent basis. The ANM serves as a resource for nursing care across the system on an as needed basis and works with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes. The ANM promotes quality patient care, patient safety and customer satisfaction. The ANM serves as the resource person for staff in explaining and executing policy and procedure. The ANM functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team; participates in quality improvement activities, educational activities and supports research endeavors. The role is consistent with the scope and standards outlined by the American Psychiatric Nurses Association for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assures the completion of admission nursing assessment and on-going risk assessments in accordance with specific unit standards and regulatory requirements. Supervises staff in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating delivery of care. Collaborates with treatment teams, clients, family and significant others in the development of individualized plans of care, on an as needed basis in an effort to promote wellness and recovery. Assists with patient care responsibility when required. Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care. Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for all age groups. Plans and implements safe staffing based upon the defined staff plan. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
University Correctional Healthcare (UCHC) is seeking a Department Nurse Manager for Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, NJ. The Department Nurse Manager performs supervisory responsibilities for nurses across shifts on an assigned unit(s) at a facility on a consistent basis. Collaborates with physicians, other health care personnel and interdepartmental personnel to ensure that the mission and objectives of the facility’s health program are realized. Maintains the standards of nursing practice/care and actualizes the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Nursing Service to staff, inmates and families. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assists in interpreting and translating the theoretical concepts of nursing into the delivery of nursing services for adults (18 to 64 years) and geriatrics (65+) inmates within the Department of Corrections. Assists in the participation of the structuring of organized nursing services. Implements nursing functions within the context of UCHC. Uses information systems to retrieve, implement and retain essential records and services. Directs and supervises nursing and health care services in the context of the service. Provides for cost-effective use of resources and participates in budget preparation in the context of a unit. Assists with orientations and development of self, staff and nursing students. Participates and provides leadership in quality assurance and quality improvement activities and provides training to staff and correctional officers. Participates in decision making for organized nursing services
