Registered Nurse
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse provides active, hands-on nursing care within the scope of professional nursing practice. This role supports the health and wellness needs of Sisters living in the retirement residence through skilled nursing care, medication administration, treatment management, wound care, health monitoring, and coordination of care.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, and document residents' health status, including vital signs, weight, nutrition, elimination patterns, and changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with professional nursing standards.
- Prepare medications as required by the residence.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, person-centered nursing care that responds to changing resident needs.
- Maintain resident privacy and confidentiality.
- Report changes in condition to the Healthcare Coordinator and Sister Life Ministers (SLMs).
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation.
- Collaborate with the Healthcare Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and contracted healthcare staff.
- Coordinate hospital transfers when necessary.
- Assist with scheduling and follow-up for medical appointments.
- Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
Safety Responsibilities
- Follow all fire, emergency, and safety procedures.
- Report hazardous conditions, accidents, incidents, or defective equipment immediately.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment.
- Respond calmly and effectively during emergency situations.
Additional Responsibilities
- Demonstrate initiative and accountability in daily work.
- Maintain compliance with organizational policies and employee guidelines.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with Sisters, families, visitors, coworkers, and leadership.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Experience working with older adults or in gerontology, preferably in a healthcare setting.
- Experience caring for individuals with dementia.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and email.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Strong communication, leadership, delegation, and organizational skills.
- Excellent clinical judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to remain calm and effective during crisis situations.
- Proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to prioritize responsibilities.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, lifting, carrying, crouching, twisting, and grasping.
- Ability to clearly see, hear, read small print, distinguish basic colors, and communicate effectively in English.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Clinical judgment.
- Problem solving.
- Service orientation.
- Compassionate resident care.
- Organization and prioritization.
- Professional communication.
- Leadership and teamwork.
About The Sisters Of Mercy
Sustained and inspired by our relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. We strive to extend compassion and mercy to others, promote social justice, and live our mission through the care we provide every day. If you are looking for a meaningful nursing role where you can make a difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive, mission-centered community, we invite you to apply.