Program Manager Children Services Jobs (NOW HIRING)

OverviewBancroft is hiring for a Director of Nursing in Mount Laurel, NJ.   This position promotes health maintenance for the individual served within the specific programs. Manages, supports, and ensures the overall quality of nursing services within the Children's Service and Education Departments. Provides expertise in departments' operations, advocacy, and education to nursing staff, and to the continued provision of quality health care to youth supported in these programs. Salary range:  $125,000-$139,000 Responsibilities

How You Can Make a Real Impact:

• Directs and provides oversight to direct reports.
• Provides direction and supervision to nursing staff. Manages the ongoing job performance of direct reports; develops and communicates performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; provides feedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and implements disciplinary action as needed in the area of nursing function;
• Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to direct reports regarding the overall nursing care, instruction, and safety of persons served, and as outlined in the Individual Program Plan for each person served;
• Ensures proper staffing levels and work distribution for programs, to ensure the provision of high-quality care for all persons served;
• Conducts regular staff meetings and attends various management meetings to promote a constant flow of information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to keep staff well-informed;
• Attends various internal management meetings, external conferences, Interdisciplinary (IDT) and/or Trans-Disciplinary (TDT) meetings, and family conferences as needed.
• Appropriately delegates work responsibilities;
• Supports the professional development and career growth of direct reports by identifying and providing ongoing training and certification attainment in accordance with state licensing regulations and any accreditation standards, as applicable within the area of responsibility.
• Directs overall nursing operations & activities nursing:
• Oversees operations of the professional nursing staff in accordance with regulations and guidelines defined by, the Children's System of Care,N.J. Department of Health, N.J. Department of Education Administrative Code and Amendments, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and Division of Youth Services (DYFS), Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures;
• Develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, performance standards, and outcome measures for nursing practice in collaboration with the Executive Director of Children's Education and Healthcare Quality. Oversees the continued provision of nursing care and services to each person served in order to provide the highest professional standards that best meet the current and changing healthcare needs of each individual;
• Monitors all direct costs incurred and the efficiency of spending for Health Care Services. Ensures that health care services/nursing operate within the established fiscal budget. Meets regularly with Nurses to review areas related to budget (i.e., staffing, call-outs, purchases, etc.); meets monthly with the Executive Director to review the budget.
• Revises Medical Policy & Procedures within the areas of responsibility, conferring with program leadership as necessary.
• Serves as Director 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 persons served through interaction, communication, and collaboration, and oversight of the licensed nursing staff. Conduit leader and liaison with discipline-specific clinical directors, managers and staff, Sr Director of Nursing, external case workers, state and federal regulatory agencies, family members, 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;
• Operating within personal license constraints in strict accordance with regulations and guidelines defined by the Nurse Practices Act in New Jersey, N.J. Department of Health, N.J. Department of Education Administrative Code and Amendments, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), (DYFS) where applicable, Individual Program Plan (IPP), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established Bancroft policies and procedures, provides various supervisory services, program development regulatory responsibility for professional nursing staff ensuring their ability to provide, identify, assess, and improve the quality of life and healthcare to persons served: 

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Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master's degree preferred.

• Current, valid New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license required.

• Minimum of three (3) years of nursing management experience required.

• Prior clinical nursing experience required

What You'll Love About Bancroft: 

• Meaningful Purpose: We truly make a difference in the lives of others, which inspires us to be better people, and gives us purpose. 
• 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, tuition assistance up to $5,250 each year, discounted tuition at local colleges and universities, retirement savings programs, generous paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and more

What May Challenge You: 

• Every hour of each day is different 
• Weekend availability is most often required 
• Caring for the people we serve can be physically, mentally, and emotionally tough

About Bancroft

At Bancroft, you'll do more than just make an impact. We are a care team of 2,700 employees across 200+ facilities and homes in NJ, PA, 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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EEO Statement

Bancroft stands strong against racism and hate of all kinds and supports actions leading to respect, equality, fairness and peace. We advocate for and embrace an inclusive and just world. One world. For everyone. We work with heart, respect and collaboration. 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.  

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