What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Bancroft?
Overview
Bancroft is looking for a Full time Day shift LPN in Mount Laurel, NJ for our adolescent population.
The shift is:
Thursday 1p - 10p
Friday 1p -10p
Saturday 7a-10p
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.
- Administers first aid and emergency medical treatment to persons served in the event of illness and/or injury.
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.