Staff Nurse - Multiple Vacancies
Company: Rutgers University
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Posting 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. Overview Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (
UBHC ), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence
based behavioral health and addiction services for children,
adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s
1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff
are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC , one
of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country,
has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New
Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient,
outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis
stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and
case management, supportive housing, supported employment,
prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a
licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school.
Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention
helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military,
teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective
service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had
24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual
callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary
mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of
Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering
16,000 trainings each year. Preferred Qualifications One (1) year
of experience in a substance abuse treatment program or
facility.
Keywords: Rutgers University, Plainfield , Staff Nurse - Multiple Vacancies, Healthcare , Plainfield, New Jersey
