Staff Nurse PT Eves UCHC GSYCF (multiple vacancies)

About the role

University Correctional Health Care (UCHC), a unit of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, provides physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to individuals in the criminal justice system. With a $150 million budget and approximately 1,000 staff, UCHC strives to deliver effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments. The Part‑Time Staff Nurse position at the Garden State Youth Correctional Facility in Yardville, NJ utilizes the nursing process to address ambulatory care needs of adult (18‑64) and geriatric (65+) inmate‑patients, collaborates with health‑care professionals and security officers, and follows nursing protocols while serving as a team leader when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet physiological, psychosocial and emotional needs of inmate‑patients (adults and geriatrics) and their families within the correctional system framework.
• Utilizes effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Uses current knowledge to promote a safe environment for delivering health care to inmate‑patients.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• CPR certification (required).
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle or reliable alternative transportation for travel between sites.
• Physical capacity to perform CPR for at least 10 minutes.
• Ability to lift and carry an emergency treatment bag weighing up to 45 pounds upstairs and to assist in lifting and rotating patients who cannot ambulate (up to 50 pounds).
• Must obtain approval from the New Jersey Department of Corrections and adhere to all DOC requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a correctional setting preferred.

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 $37.23, Mid‑range $46.54, Maximum $54.05 (per hour). The final offer is based on qualifications, experience, expertise, departmental or grant funding availability, market benchmarks, and internal equity.

Schedule

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