Position Summary:
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Staff Nurse for the Inpatient & Outpatient Ambulatory Withdrawal Management Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.
The primary purpose of the Staff Nurse is to provide nursing services and participates in the delivery of individualized, goal directed nursing care through the use of the nursing process in accordance with departmental and program policies and procedures and all regulatory requirements. The Staff Nurse 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:
- Assesses and diagnoses consumer, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned consumers in an ambulatory Withdrawal Management program.
- Documents initial nursing assessment and individualized, goal directed plan of care considering the psychological, social, physical health and safety needs of the consumer, in accordance with unit standards.
- Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each consumer, in collaboration with the consumer, family and significant other in an effort to promote wellness and recovery.
- Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement the plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care and safety of the consumer.
- Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the consumer's responses are reassessed in order to meet the consumer and family/significant other needs to ensure overall quality of care delivered.
- Maintains concurrent and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the multidisciplinary team, in order to ensure quality care.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all consumers, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
City: Plainfield
State: NJ
Equipment Utilized: EMR
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Subject to unpredictable situations, client crises, both medical and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to clients exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment. May be exposed to varying or extreme temperatures.
Posting Number: 26ST0305
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