Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Per Diem Statewide UCHC |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nurse Practitioner |
| Department |
UCHC MD Coverage Medical |
| Overview |
University Correctional Health Care (
UCHC), operating within Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is dedicated to excellence in providing physical, mental health, dental and sex offender treatment services to those involved in the criminal justice systems in New Jersey.
UCHC operates with a total budget of $150 million and approximately 1,000 staff.
We are committed to being a leader in the delivery of effective, compassionate and accessible care informed by research within correctional environments.
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the state of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. Established in 1766 and celebrating a milestone 250th anniversary in 2016, the university is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the United States. More than 67,000 students and 22,000 faculty and staff learn, work, and serve the public at Rutgers locations across New Jersey and around the world. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers University Correctional Health Care is seeking a Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse Psychiatric Statewide located in Trenton, NJ. The Advanced Practice Nurse reports to the site psychiatrist for clinical matters (e.g. diagnosis and treatment), and to the site administrator for administrative matters (e.g. vacation, timekeeping). The Advanced Practice Nurse, supervised by the site psychiatrist, performs psychiatric evaluations, conducts psychiatric follow-up visits, and prescribes psychiatric medications to inmates within the New Jersey Department of Corrections. The age range of inmates varies from 16 to 65+. In addition, the Advanced Practice Nurse works with a variety of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, psychologists, social workers, nurses) and correction officers in a correctional environment providing health services to inmates.
Duties include:
- Responds to and initiates care for psychiatric emergencies throughout the facility.
- Assesses inmate/patient in a variety of settings.
- Identifies inmate/patient psychiatric problems and prescribes treatment under direction of a physician.
- Implements psychiatric care utilizing therapeutic regimens approved by the physician.
- Provides education to inmate/patient, health care, and correctional staff.
- Documents all mental health care contacts
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| FLSA |
Nonexempt |
| Grade |
99H |
| Salary Details |
$83.87/hr |
| Minimum Salary |
83.87 |
| Mid Range Salary |
83.87 |
| Maximum Salary |
83.87 |
| 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- 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
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| Position Status |
Per Diem |
| Working Hours |
19 |
| Standard Hours |
19.00 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Rotating |
| Work Arrangement |
This position is approved for remote work. |
| Union Description |
HPAE 5089 Per Diem |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
None |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Master's Degree in nursing, graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner experience
- Maintains an active CPR certification.
- Must have valid driver's license. Possesses own vehicle or alternative means of transportation from one site to another.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- At least two (2) years of related nursing experience (preferably as an advanced practice nurse) preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0090 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Must be approved by the New Jersey Department of Corrections |
| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Off Campus |
| City |
Trenton |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount, remote work
Jan 20, 2026