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Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice)

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Piscataway

Jun 06, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	UBHC-Acute Treatment-PISC
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, the State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice) for the Inpatient Unit Department within University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice) position is to serve as an expert in the delivery of advanced nursing care. The APN utilizes advanced practice nursing expertise in the provision of primary care to individuals of all ages in treatment for their mental illness and/or addiction. Provides staff education in the area of physiologic healthcare. Among the key duties of the position are the following: Conducts physical examinations and associated testing in a proficient manner per policy specified timeframe. Demonstrates the ability to organize workload with an emphasis on time management and productivity. Demonstrates a commitment to facilitate and support personal professional growth through utilization of effective communication techniques with an emphasis on customer satisfaction. Documents the complete medical history and physical examination electronically. Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plan and Standard Precautions/Bloodborne Pathogens protective measures. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09S
Salary Details
Minimum Salary	140269.00
Mid Range Salary	161816.00
Maximum Salary	184841.00
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 benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Position Status	Full Time
Working Hours (per week)
Standard Hours	40.00
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
Union Description	HPAE 5089
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. At least two (2) years of nursing experience is required.
Certifications/Licenses	Registered as a Professional Nurse in the State of New Jersey. Certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Preference will be given to candidates who have experience in a family practice specialty covering both the adult and pediatric population.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires standing 2/3 of the time, walking to 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

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST1197
Posting Open Date	05/29/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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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.

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