UCHC Infection Control Nurse BSP/SSCF

Rutgers University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: New Brunswick, NEW JERSEY
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title UCHC Infection Control Nurse BSP/SSCF
Job Category Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department UCHC-Ph-Bayside 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. UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,100 staff serving roughly 20,500 inmates in twelve adult correctional facilities, 400 residents in fourteen JJC locations, and 1,000 individuals in ten state parole board offices.
We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. 
Posting Summary
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking an Infection Control Nurse for Bayside State Prison, located in Leesburg, 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.
  • 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.
  • Assists as a source of information and communication regarding infectious disease and infection control issues for the site.
  • Provides HIV pre/post testing and counseling.
  • 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 such as management of contaminated needles, syringes, razors, dressings, etc.
  • Develops and implements in-service program to instruct staff and participates in orientation of new employees to Infection Control.
Position Status Full Time
Hours Per Week 40
Daily Work Shift
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 01D
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary 33.720
Annual Mid Range Salary 42.160
Annual Maximum Salary 48.960
Standard Hours 40.00
Union Description HPAE, Local 5089
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Benefits

Information about the benefits provided to Rutgers employees can be found at: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing with a license to practice in the State of New Jersey.
  • Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) or its equivalent.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • CPR Certification
  • Computer literacy.
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Preferred Qualifications
  •  Minimum of one (1) year of experience as an infection control nurse in a correctional setting. 
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
As a first responder must have the physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes. Physically able to lift and carry upstairs an emergency treatment bag that can weigh up to 45 pounds and assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds) 
Special Conditions
Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements. 

Posting Number 21ST3742
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus Off Campus
Location Details
Bayside State Prison located in Leesburg, NJ and also supports Southern State Correctional Facility, located in Delmont, NJ




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