LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Come Join Our Team!

The Daughters of Charity, provides a safe, welcoming home for the retired Sisters of the Daughters of Charity Ministries. We offer independent living, assisted living and memory care and our team plays a vital role in creating an environment where Sisters feel respected.

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Nurse to provide compassionate, resident-centered nursing care and support the daily clinical needs of our Sisters. This role reports to the Nursing Director.

What You'll Do

• Assist in the provision of the individualized, goal directed, nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with the Director of Nursing, Charge Nurse and other members of the patient care team.
  • Assist in determining current and potential needs and/or problems of Sister residents to create a care plan for each Sister based on individual needs.
  • Implement nursing actions according to the established care plan
  • Report pertinent data and observations through an established system of communication.
• Assist with orientation, instructions/training, and supervision of staff
• Cooperate with other staff to achieve departmental objectives to maintain good morale and teamwork.
• Maintains confidentiality and prudent speech pertaining to all aspects of the position, especially regarding Sister-residents' care.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment for Sister-residents and staff.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain infection control standards.

What We're Looking For

• Clinically competent, dependable and committed to providing respectful, individualized care in a collaborative senior living environment.
• Hold an unencumbered, valid NYS Nursing License as an LPN.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and attention to detail.
• Be comfortable working collaboratively with all Nursing staff.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with all residents and colleagues.
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and strict confidentiality
• Follow nursing protocols and infection control standards
• Have experience in long-term care, assisted living or senior living environment (preferred)

Schedule: 3:00pm - 11:00pm, every other weekend, some holidays required

Differentials available:

1st shift, Saturday/Sunday, $3.00/hour more

2nd shift, Monday-Friday, $3.00/hour more

2nd shift, Saturday/Sunday, $6.00/hour more

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, which may involve the following: Standing and walking 2/3 of the day; sitting 1/3 of the day; use of hands to finger, handle or feel; reaching, bending and stooping; talking, hearing; lifting up to 75 lbs. 1/3 to 2/3 of the day.

Come join us - exciting changes are in the works!