Mission Statement: Empowered by God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into union with God and one another.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Manage all the staff on duty and supervise the nursing care for all sisters at the Convent during shift. Assume responsibility for specific nursing functions within the scope of LPN/RN licensing as delegated by the Administrator or Director of Nursing. Function as a member of the nursing staff in cooperation with other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an active New York State RN certification and 5 years of recent nursing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience is required.
• Sound nursing judgment.
• Ability to educate, mentor and coach staff to enhance skills that comply with processes.
• CPR certification is required.
• Ability to relate to sister-residents professionally and with understanding and sensitivity.
• Ability to handle emergencies effectively.
• Experience and updated knowledge in nursing techniques and care programs.
• Ability to accept suggestions and direction.
• Proficient in computer use and electronic records.
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated.

ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities (include, but is not limited to):

• Understanding of and commitment to the charism and mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph.
• Make daily rounds, assist staff in assessing and evaluating a sister's changing health needs.
• Provide continuing assessment of Sisters 'needs; offer and follow-up on nursing care services.
• Pick up doctors' orders, schedule testing, and oversee medication adjustments.
• Apply knowledge of drugs and drug interactions, diagnostic tests, and therapeutic modalities.
• Identify, assess, and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Document and maintain current and accurate medication administration records.
• Write and update nursing policies and procedures.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, and spiritual support.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by implementing procedures, and rules.
• Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment.
• Maintains nursing supplies, approving requisitions and cost allocations.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information.
• Document all changes, input medical and lab data into computer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL ROLE CHARACTERISTICS:

• Orient new nurses; assess and supervise all nurses and nursing aides on duty.
• Train and educate RNs & LPNs on interpretation of lab results, care plans, doctor's orders, medication effects and side effects, disease processes.
• Exhibits strong leadership skills and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of initiative and self-direction. Foresight, sound judgment, adaptability, problem resolution, and strategic thinking skills must be demonstrated.
• Able to foster collaborative relationships and to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Maintains positive employee morale and ensures a workplace atmosphere that is free from harassment and discrimination.
• Able to remain calm in a crisis and to abide by strict legal and professional confidentiality is critical.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and encourage others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking.
• Ability to bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time.
• Lifting and moving materials up to 50 lbs.
• Time spent on phone, emailing, or texting.
• Sustain repetitive movement (CPR Compressions).
• Bend, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

The Sisters of Saint Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,

age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender

identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by

federal state or local laws.