NURSE INVESTIGATOR - PER DIEM

The Nurse Investigator will investigate allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of individuals in the long-term care facility. Will conduct on-site visits to assess a resident’s personal, social, medical and other needs and recommend appropriate action. Will note conditions observed during investigations of long-term care facility regarding personal property, finance, life and safety hazards, residents’ rights, medical treatment and potential physical, sexual or emotional abuse and prepare reports and correspondence related to same.

REQUIREMENT:

The Nurse Investigator must have graduated from an accredited college or university, have 5 years nursing experience in a long-term care setting.

CERTIFICATION:

Possess a valid RN license in the state of NJ.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

Annual Flu Vaccination is mandatory.

RESIDENCY LAW: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), also known as the “New Jersey First Act,” which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the Executive Branch on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey State employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the Executive Branch or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than seven days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Selection will be made without consideration of race, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, lawful political or other affiliations, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, physical handicap which does not prevent normal performance of duties, or other non-merit factors.

A Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TTD) has been installed at HQS NJDMAVA. The telephone number for the hearing impaired and Veterans' information is 1-800-624-0508.

Pay: $55.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Physical setting:

• Long term care

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Extended hours
• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person