Licensed Practical Nurse - Flex / Per Diem

Bancroft; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bancroft in New Jersey seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide nursing services under RN supervision to persons served by Bancroft. You will transcribe physician orders, perform health assessments, and document care in the medical record.

Ideal candidates hold a valid NJ LPN license, prior experience with developmental disabilities preferred, and strong commitment to quality and compliance with HIPAA and related regulations.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with a current New Jersey license.
• Prior experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, confidentiality, and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transcribes physician orders into the medical records.
• Obtains health histories and conducts screenings and assessments.
• Conducts on-site visits to ensure health, safety, and quality of care.
• Monitors medical charts and documentation for currency and adherence to orders.

Skills

Nursing in care

Patient care

RN supervision

Education

LPN program

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

1. 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.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited Nursing program with a current and valid N.J. license required. Prior nursing experience working with the developmentally disabled and/or the traumatically brain injured preferred.

EEO Statement

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