Registered Nurse
About The Position
Overview 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 Registered Nurse to work in our Children's Program in Mount Laurel, NJ Position Summary: In accordance with standard nursing practices, provides professional nursing services as a Registered Nurse (RN) to persons served by the Bancroft organization.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse from an accredited School of Nursing with a current and valid N.J. license required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate and/or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
