Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation. The organization provides a full continuum of highly effective services, including special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit, Bancroft is committed to supporting people with special needs and their families. The organization is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Children's Program in MT. Laurel, NJ. This role involves providing nursing services under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), adhering to standard nursing practices and various regulatory guidelines.
Requirements
- Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited Nursing program with a current and valid N.J. license required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior nursing experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or the traumatically brain injured preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under the clinical direction of the Registered Nurse (RN), provides nursing care to persons served, operating within personal license constraints and in strict accordance with regulations and guidelines defined by the Nurse Practices Act, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), N.J. Department of Health, N.J. Department of Education Administrative Code and Amendments, Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) Division of Youth Services (DYFS) where applicable, the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures.
- Reviews and accurately transcribes physician orders for documentation into the medical record of each person served.
- Obtains detailed health histories and conducts health screenings and physical assessments of persons served; e.g., vital signs, height, weight, pain assessments, nutritional needs, abuse and neglect screening, etc., to determine a baseline health status and to identify and document the current and changing healthcare needs of each person served. Reports findings to RN for subsequent review by physician.
- Based on program needs, performs on-site visits of program sites to ensure the health, safety, security, and overall quality of care for persons served. Identifies existing and potential issues of concern and takes appropriate action to address, resolve, and avoid reoccurrence of issues. Appropriately examines, and documents findings to contribute to quick resolution of problematic issues.
- Continually monitors medical charts/summaries of the care provided to individual persons served to ensure the currency of the information, adherence to physician orders, the proper documentation of medications and treatments, etc., to ensure the highest quality of care for all persons served.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
