Registered Nurse - St. Ann (PRN)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Carries out nursing procedures as ordered by the participant’s physicians following established guidelines.
• Maintains compliance with Federal, State, Licensing regulations and Agency policies and procedures.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with the participants, families and all other professionals.
• Keeps supervisor abreast of routine and emergent issues involving participants, staff and health related issues.
• Compiles, prepares, and submits reports as requested.
• Complies with all requirements for documentation including but not limited to nursing process, staff related issues and risk management.
• Identifies and reports potential risk management issues related to self, participants, caregivers, visitors, and co-workers and takes appropriate preventive measures.
• Serves as the general health information provider for general health care issues and/or concerns.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates short and long health related plans, goals and objectives.
• Participates in activities that foster personal and professional development.
• Works collaboratively with staff, peers, other health professionals, and volunteers to ensure effective clinical management of Elder Care and practices.
• Provides education and training for employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of participants, including direct care and/or supervision of delegated functions to other members of the nursing team.
• Develops the plan of care and/or collaborative plan of care from admission through discharge with participant, family or caregiver, participant’s and the interdisciplinary team.
• Hires, evaluates, counsels and provides general supervision for all nursing staff.
• Serves as a member of the program interdisciplinary team.
• Represents the Program Director at internal and external meetings as requested.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and a minimum of 5 years clinical experience in a geriatric environment that includes (2) years of supervisory/leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess CPR and First aid certification.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, well-developed presentation skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; identify and resolve problems; work effectively with culturally diverse populations.
• Must possess visual and hearing acuity, clear speech, hand coordination and dexterity to perform essential functions of the job effectively.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Excellent relational skills.
• Ability to direct the work of others; interact effectively with a culturally diverse population.
• Interpret health regulations and clinical records; assess and respond to emergency situations effectively and in a calm manner.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including active listening.
• Service-oriented and able to resolve customer/client concerns and grievances.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Able to influence and engage staff.
• Effective conflict resolution skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to prioritize tasks and to delegate activities as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Requires the ability to stand 75% of the time and move freely throughout the building including traveling to nearby sites as required.
• Lifting and transferring 110- 200 lbs. (with assistance).
• Regularly pushing wheelchairs.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Advancement
• Paid Parental Leave

About the Role

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

Qualifications

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.

Skills

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer.