LPN - Flex / Per Diem

About the Role

Provides nursing services as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to persons served by the Bancroft organization, operating under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) and within the scope of personal license constraints.

Responsibilities

• 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 (e.g., vital signs, height, weight, pain assessments, nutritional needs, abuse and neglect screening) to determine baseline health status and identify changing healthcare needs; reports findings to RN for physician review.
• Performs on-site visits to program locations to ensure the health, safety, security, and overall quality of care for persons served; identifies and addresses existing or potential issues to prevent reoccurrence.
• Monitors medical charts and care summaries to ensure up-to-date information, adherence to physician orders, and proper documentation of medications and treatments.
• Operates 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, CARF, JCAHO, DYFS (where applicable), Individual Program Plan (IPP), HIPAA, and Bancroft policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Current and valid New Jersey Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from an accredited nursing program.
• Prior nursing experience working with developmentally disabled and/or traumatically brain-injured individuals preferred.