Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Units, Acute Psychiatric Services and Partial Hospital Programs within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.

The primary purpose of the Per Diem Registered 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 the departmental and hospital 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 patient, family and significant other needs in order to provide quality care to assigned patients.
• Documents initial nursing assessment and individualized, goal directed plan of care considering the psychological, social, physical health and safety needs of the patient, in accordance with unit standards.
• Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic, individualized plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with the patient, 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 patient.
• Evaluates identified problems and care provided and the patient’s responses are reassessed in order to meet the patient 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.
• Facilitates problem solving among peers as observed by the ANM / Nurse Manager.
• Offers recommendations for educational programs based upon general or situational learning needs.

Position Status Per Diem Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Rotating Work Arrangement This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Nonexempt Grade 99H Position Salary 56542.51 Annual Minimum Salary 00.00 Annual Mid Range Salary 0.00 Annual Maximum Salary 0.

00 Standard Hours 19.00 Union Description HPAE 5089 Per Diem Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly Position Pension Eligibility None Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience

Current status as a Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey.

Certifications / Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess the following skills : 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.

Preferred Qualifications Equipment Utilized 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, 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