Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment / Posting Title

Senior Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Category

Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing

Department

UBHC-Brief Treatment-PISC-ZT0903

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.

Posting Summary

Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Christina Clemente at 732-235-7444 or cmc783@ubhc.rutgers.edu . Our hiring event will be held at 1260 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060 from 8 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Senior Licensed Practical Nurse for the Brief Treatment Department within University Behavioral Healthcare.

Provides technical nursing care to adults within the addiction's population. Performs treatments and procedures in accordance with established guidelines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment that promotes recovery and comfort for patients.

Among the key duties of this position are the following :

• Takes vital signs including temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure on all patients and documents immediately in the EMR.
• Contributes to nursing assessment, nursing care planning and treatment plan.
• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice and requirements of the position.
• Documents all aspects of patient care in the EMR.
• Utilizes effective communications skills by demonstrating concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships.
• Maintains patient safety, comfort, and cleanliness.

FLSA

Nonexempt

Grade

225

Salary Details

Minimum Salary

34.050

Mid Range Salary

34.550

Maximum Salary

35.590

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes :

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit : .

Position Status

Full Time

Working Hours

FTE

Standard Hours

40.00

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description

Teamsters 97

Payroll Designation

PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment

Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility

PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications / Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number

25ST2159

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Rutgers is interviewing for this position during our hiring event on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, and we will be extending offers immediately following successful interviews! To schedule an interview, please apply to this posting and contact Christina Clemente at 732-235-7444 or cmc783@ubhc.rutgers.edu . Our hiring event will be held at 1260 Randolph Road, Plainfield, NJ 07060 from 8 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

Regional Campus

Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus

Off Campus

City

Plainfield

State

NJ

Location Details

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.

Affirmative Action / 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 value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address :