RN/LPN

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective : Under the direction of a Nurse Manager, the Nurse is responsible and accountable
for the delivery of professional care to the SCN residents of the Nazareth Campus.

Essential Functions :
• Administer and provide direct nursing care to the Campus residents.
• Assess, analyze, plan, implement and evaluate health services provided by the Campus Health
Office.
• Perform routine administration of medications as ordered by a healthcare provider in accordance
with the established policies/procedures, in conformance with recognized standards.
• Coordinate health care plans of individual residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and records.
• Develop and coordinate health education programs.
• Identify needed and available resources to meet current and changing healthcare needs.
• Serve as a patient advocate as it relates to SCNs needs.
• Direct and coordinate care with all the nursing staff.
• Follow established protocols for universal precautions and infection control.
• Assist with orientation and training of Campus Health Office staff as assigned.
• Assess resident’s health status on an emergency and on-going nature.
• Documentation and communication with other healthcare professionals related to resident
care.
• Maintain current license and continuing education requirements.
• Promote and work with nursing staff to create a friendly working environment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above requirements, it is also your obligation as an employee to understand and
uphold the mission, charism, values and language of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.

SCN Mission Statement: We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation impelled
by the love of Christ in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and the pioneer
spirit of Catherine Spalding. Embracing intercultural relationships, we and our Associates commit
ourselves to care for all creation and to work for peace and justice in solidarity with oppressed
and marginalized peoples.