Residential Nurse Case Manager

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 Residential Nurse Case Manager to join our Mullica Hill, NJ team

Responsibilities:

Essential Responsibilities:

Operating within personal license constraints 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 on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and Division of Children and Family Services (DCF) where applicable, Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures, provides various nursing care management oversight and identifies, assess, and improve and maintain the quality of life and healthcare to persons served:Serves as key liaison, advocate, and a resource of information regarding both routine and special healthcare needs to support a comprehensive care plan for each person:

• Facilitates a team approach to the continued provision of quality care to individual supported through interaction, communication, and collaboration with family members, discipline-specific clinical staff, primary physicians, healthcare providers, pharmacists, Nursing Department management/staff, Medical Director, program management/staff, School staff members, external case workers, state and federal regulatory agencies, insurance companies, hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, etc., to attain and maintain the provision of quality care for persons served and assist in the removal or modification of reported health-related barriers; Communicates effectively professionally and respectively.
• Identifies and assesses the routine, special, and changing healthcare needs of Individuals supported and works jointly with the healthcare and program team to implement a comprehensive healthcare plan and service delivery system that is responsive to the needs of persons served, emphasizes the value of integrated healthcare disciplines and services by linking individuals with appropriate providers, and reduces gaps in or overlap of services;
• Coordinates, monitors, and assesses the overall provision of care, treatment, and therapy by healthcare providers to promote compliance with the care plan, the continued progress of each individual supported, and to facilitate expected outcomes for each. May identify and facilitate the referral of persons served to healthcare providers to best meet individual healthcare needs. Provides direction and feedback to team members regarding the implementation on ways to meet current needs and meet licensing requirements.
• Physically assesses all individuals on admission and completes admission nursing assessment. This includes program to program transfers and admissions from the community. May complete additional nursing/physical assessments as determined by supervisor.
• Effectively communicated needs of individual during transfers and discharges and completes a transfer/discharge summary

Qualifications:

Registered Nurse required with a current and valid N.J. license. Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience required and a BSN is preferred. Prior nursing/case management experience is preferred. Experience with adults with developmental disabilities population will be considered

EEO Statement:

We are communicators, listeners, problem solvers, partners and collaborators. Bring your authentic self to our team.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.