Licensed Practical Nurse

Bancroft•Mount Laurel, NJ

10d•$26 - $36

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. We provide a full continuum of highly effective services — for people of all ages and every level of abilities — based on best practices and scientifically proven techniques. Our services include special education, vocational training, supported employment, structured day programs, group home and apartment programs both on-campus and in the community, short-term behavioral stabilization services for children, and in-home and outpatient rehabilitation services. As a nonprofit organization, we are solely committed to supporting people with special needs and their families, to help make it One World. For Everyone. Bancroft is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for our Children's Program in Mt. Laurel, NJ Responsibilities Position Summary : In accordance with standard nursing practices and under the direction of the Registered (RN), provides nursing services as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to persons served by the Bancroft organization.

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:
In accordance with established 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.
Administers first aid and emergency medical treatment to persons served in the event of illness and/or injury.
Obtains and reviews written reports of laboratory and special tests performed for persons served by Bancroft-approved and outside healthcare providers.
When test results are available, reviews results and consults with healthcare providers, as needed, to obtain or clarify medical information and accurately documents pertinent information in the medical record of each person served.