Position Details
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- 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.
- Facilitates effective communication inter and intra departmentally to coordinate efforts, resolve operations problems and improve quality of patient care.
- Serves as a resource for all staff in meeting standards of practice.
- Plans and implements safe staffing based upon the defined staff plan.
- Facilitates problem – solving and promotes team building.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Promotes effective working relationships and works effectively as part of the multidisciplinary team, inter and intradepartmentally to facilitate UBHC strategic initiatives.
- Directs personnel in the provision of care.
- 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
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
- Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
- Two (2\) years of progressively more responsible nursing experience, one (1\) year of which shall have been in the service to which the candidate is applying.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
- The ability to provide psychiatric nursing.
- Ability to relate to patients.
- Ability to use the nursing process.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to direct non\-professional staff and the ability to request help as needed.
- Demonstrate strong clinical nursing specialty.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Must be PC literate with proficiency in word processing.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
- May be required to drive to other programs as needed.
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title Assistant Nurse Manager
Job Category Staff \& Executive \- Medical (Clinical) \- Nursing
Department UBHC\-Acute\-Nursing Admin
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 Assistant Nurse Manager for the Outpatient Units, Partial Hospital and Residential Programs within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Assistant Nurse Manager 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:
FLSA Nonexempt
Grade 03C
Salary Details
Minimum Salary 48\.37
Mid Range Salary 61\.19
Maximum Salary 74\.01
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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits\-overview.
Position Status Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours 40\.00
Daily Work Shift Day
Work Arrangement
This position requires a fully on\-site work arrangement.
Union Description Health Care Professionals
Payroll Designation PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment Staff \- 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
PHYSICALDEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking 2/3 of the time, requires sitting 1/3 of the time, use of hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms, 1/3 of the time, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 1/3 of
the time, talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity and intermittent physical exertion when performing job activities.
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 25ST1388
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
Pre\-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre\-employment screenings.
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.