Registered Nurse (RN)

TheRegistered Nurseprovides professional nursing care to the Sisters at McAuley Convent in support of medical care within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse licensed in the state of Pennsylvania. The Registered Nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the Sisters, including an understanding of the mission and values of the Sisters of Mercy, knowledge of the aging process, ability to assess each Sister's specific needs and provide the care needed. • Performs and documents Sisters' assessments on admission and on a continuing basis. • Administers and documents medications as ordered and observes and documents Sisters' reactions: charts reasons/outcomes when PRN meds are given. Implements orders as appropriate. • Directs and supervises C.N.A.s; works closely with them in providing care. • Assists with or performs ADL’s for the Sister, including showers and toileting. • Implements rehabilitative nursing techniques. • Offers emotional support to Sisters, e.g. coping with chronic illness, during grieving, and working with cognitively impaired Sisters. • Participates in in-service programs by attending scheduled trainings • Implements restorative nursing goals: educates C.N.A.’s on approach; monitors progress; reports changes to rehab coordinator. • Completes behavior documentation. • Follows physician’s order for completion of treatments, after assessing a Sister’s condition. • Makes requests to attending physician (use of doctor’s book). • Daily, is aware of scheduled consultants in/out of facility and reason for visit: shares this information with her team. • Completion of all required documentation on a daily basis, including 24-hour shift reports and incident/accident forms. • Assures med and treatment cart is clean and stocked for next shift, including emptying the trash. • Assures each Sister is properly dressed on a daily basis; changed when clothes are soiled; reports need to Life Coordinator. Position Qualifications • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure from the state of Pennsylvania as a Registered Professional Nurse. Seeks and attends educational offerings to maintain necessary clinical skills and meet license requirements. • Minimum of one-year RN experience in a Skilled, Long Term Care or Hospital setting. • Prior experience with mature and geriatric population preferred. Has interest and understanding of the special needs of the older adult. • Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook Email. Physical Requirements ADA Specifications The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Activity: Frequent Carrying, Standing, Twisting, Stooping, Lifting, Grasping, and Walking; Sitting; Bending; Writing; Filing: Operating computer keyboard; Communicating; Using Telephone; Copiers; Fax Machines; and medical equipment. Physical Requirements: Push; Pull; Lift or turn up to as much as 100+ pounds occasionally; considerable walking, standing, and sitting. Visual/audible Acuity Requirements: Must be able to read and distinguish small print; must have depth perception and be able to distinguish basic colors; must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise; must be able to speak clearly and make self understood while also understanding others using the English language. Key Competencies • Promotes the charism of the Sisters of Mercy • Ability to provide compassionate, competent nursing care. • Ability to apply nursing process in problem solving and make sound nursing judgments. Supervisory ability. • Excellent writing skills; highly effective oral communicator; able to document appropriately and thoroughly. • Attentive to details; anticipates needs and acts proactively exercising good judgment. • Highly skilled in managing multiple projects and in organizing, and prioritizing work. • Highly confidential, tactful, diplomatic, relationship builder. The Sisters of Mercy celebrate diversity. The Mercy mission centers on our commitment to anti-racism, women, earth, non-violence and immigrants. We welcome all qualified employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. In our inclusive work environment, employees thrive. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Per diem Pay: $38.56 - $44.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Medical Specialty: • Geriatrics Physical Setting: • Long term care • Nursing home License/Certification: • RN (Required) Work Location: In person