Full Time RN - Education

Overview:

The Bancroft School Mountainside is looking for a Full Time RN to provide various health services to improve and protect the health status of students and staff members as well as to strengthen and facilitate the educational process.

This full time position is Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Bancroft is a leading service-provider for children and adults with autism, other intellectual or developmental disabilities or those in need of neurological rehabilitation.

For over 50 years, Kohler Academy, now a Bancroft School has excelled at providing a high quality education and excellent therapeutic services to exceptional students with very special needs in a safe and nurturing environment. Our team, our students and their families make up our community of learners whose priority and focus is helping each student reach their full potential as they ultimately transition to life beyond high school.

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.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

Must be a RN/Registered Nurse from an accredited School of Nursing with a current and valid N.J. license required.

Associate in Nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Prior nursing experience working with the developmentally disabled preferred.

What You’ll Love About Bancroft:

Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of our students, and it inspires us to be better teachers.

Lasting Bonds: We are a close-knit, committed team who feel like a second family

Personal Growth: There are opportunities to learn and build skills, professional development, career advancement, tuition assistance, and loan repayment programs

Outstanding Benefits: We offer competitive salaries, retirement savings program, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

What May Challenge You:

Every hour of each day is different

Working with students with behavioral and other challenges can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

The current hiring range for this position is: $36.57-$52.93

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you’ll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 3000 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ and DE committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of the people we serve and their loved ones. Together, we work diligently and compassionately, to improve the lives of the people we serve. Find your purpose and more at Bancroft.

Real Life. Real Purpose.

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