Licensed Practical Nurse PT Days UCHC MSCF (Multiple Vacancies)

About the role

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system in New Jersey. With a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, UCHC aims to deliver effective, compassionate, and accessible care informed by research in correctional environments. The position is located at the Midstate Correctional Facility in Wrightstown, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Participates in data collection related to patients’ status and needs.
• Provides input to the Registered Nurse for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating pertinent patient information.
• Provides direct patient care within scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care.
• Informs and instructs patients/significant others on the patient’s health/illness state and plan of care.
• Assists patient/significant other in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home.
• Documents all aspects of patient care.

Requirements

• Current valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle or alternative means of transportation between sites.
• Ability to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.
• Physically able to assist in lifting and rotating patients who are unable to ambulate (up to 50 pounds).
• Must be approved by the Department of Corrections (DOC) and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Licensed Practical Nurse in NJ, CPR certification, valid driver’s license and transportation.
• Preferred: At least six months of experience in an acute hospital setting.

Benefits

• 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 (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Pay

Salary range: Minimum $33.510, Mid‑range $34.010, Maximum $35.030 (FLSA Nonexempt, Grade 215). The final offer will consider qualifications, experience, expertise, department/grant fund availability, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

Part‑time position (approximately 20 hours per week), day shift, full onsite work arrangement.