Advanced Practice Nurse
Rutgers University
Recruitment/Posting Title Advanced Practice Nurse Job Category Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing Department UBHC-Technical Assistant Center 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 of New Jersey is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse for the Behavioral Research and Training Institute – Integrated Health Services within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (Primary Care) position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care in primary care practice. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice. Works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services to patients.
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 national standards for the Clinical Nurse Specialist. 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 patients in own caseload, and participates with treatment team, in the development of treatment plans on shared patients as needed. Assesses and monitors physical health needs of patients. Provides advanced practice nursing care to patients suffering from acute or chronic mental health problems, managing therapeutic regimes according to protocols. Identifies risk factors and implements appropriate prevention and intervention. Provides intervention and health teaching to patients. Identifies patient teaching needs and plans for education process. Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population. Responsible for clinical documentation that is current and meets standards of practice. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. FLSA Exempt Grade 09S Position Salary 141,649 Annual Minimum Salary 140269.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 161816.00 Annual Maximum Salary 184841.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE 5089 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 ABP
The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (Primary Care) position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care in primary care practice. The APN functions collaboratively with physician of protocol for prescriptive practice. Works collaboratively within the treatment team to provide diagnostic, therapeutic, and assessment services to patients.
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 national standards for the Clinical Nurse Specialist. 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 patients in own caseload, and participates with treatment team, in the development of treatment plans on shared patients as needed. Assesses and monitors physical health needs of patients. Provides advanced practice nursing care to patients suffering from acute or chronic mental health problems, managing therapeutic regimes according to protocols. Identifies risk factors and implements appropriate prevention and intervention. Provides intervention and health teaching to patients. Identifies patient teaching needs and plans for education process. Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population. Responsible for clinical documentation that is current and meets standards of practice. Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Day Work Arrangement Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. FLSA Exempt Grade 09S Position Salary 141,649 Annual Minimum Salary 140269.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 161816.00 Annual Maximum Salary 184841.00 Standard Hours 40.00 Union Description HPAE 5089 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 ABP
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