Day Program Nurse (LPN/RN)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include the following but are not limited to):

Communicate effectively with a variety of departments and providers, both verbally and in writing
Work cooperatively with all professional health providers, to ensure continuity of care
Maintain agency’s continuous compliance to the applicable regulatory requirements
Oversee day to day delivery of nursing functions
Assist with field orientation of newly hired nursing staff members as necessary
Conduct and participate in IDT, ISP and clinical meetings as necessary
Assure accurate, current medical records are maintained according to state and federal requirements and maintain client confidentiality
Maintains adequate knowledge in documentation requirements to serve as a resource for day program staff
Act as liaison between physician, nurse, pharmacist, and agency (when applicable)
Be flexible in changing work environment, work well in problem solving situations
Develop appropriate trainings per agency needs while assuring trainings are up to date per division standards
Work closely with program management to coordinate and meet participants’ daily needs
Attend to clients’ medical needs amongst all day programs as needed
Possess knowledge of nursing concepts and principles of delivery of quality patient care
Perform and document daily assessment of each individual and recommend course of action necessary to address health care concerns
Attend in-take meetings when applicable to review individuals’ medical needs prior to acceptance to program
Cooperate with New Concepts and Department Staff in any inspection and/or investigation
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current State of New Jersey Nursing License or Multi State Nursing License
Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) License preferred; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with relevant supervisory, clinical, or developmental disabilities experience will be considered.
Must be able to complete a fingerprinting background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical in accordance with federal and state regulations.
BENEFITS:

403B Retirement plans
Health, Dental, & Vision
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)