Registered Nurse - Per Diem

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The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is a mission-driven organization dedicated to responding with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. Guided by Mercy values, we strive to extend compassion, promote social justice, and live mercifully in our daily work and interactions.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for supporting the health and wellness of the Sisters residing in the convent. Working collaboratively with individual Sisters and the interdisciplinary care team, the RN assesses needs, develops and coordinates care plans, provides direct nursing services, and connects Sisters with appropriate resources.

Through compassionate care, advocacy, communication, and education, the RN helps Sisters maintain wellness, dignity, independence, and quality of life. This position also performs Charge Nurse responsibilities when scheduled.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, medication management, clinical case management, and resource coordination.
• Assess and document changes in health status, symptoms, treatments, medication responses, and significant incidents.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with Sisters and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Coordinate services and communicate regularly with nursing staff, community providers, Sister Life Ministers, and designated healthcare powers of attorney.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive health information.
• Encourage Sisters to maintain independence and promote their intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to health-related emergencies and other urgent situations.
• When serving as Charge Nurse, supervise and support LPNs, CNAs, and other care staff; assign and monitor care responsibilities; address staffing needs; and communicate resident updates between shifts.
• Identify and communicate changes in condition, potential risks, and urgent care needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Follow all safety, infection-control, and universal-precaution procedures and promptly report hazards, defective equipment, accidents, or incidents.
• Attend staff meetings, in-service programs, and care conferences.
• Work rotating schedules, including weekends and holidays, and accept additional shifts when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in California.
• Minimum of 2 years as an RN.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including rotating schedules, weekends, holidays, and additional shifts when needed.
• Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and ability to establish priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Strong initiative, professionalism, self-motivation, and decision-making ability.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive health information.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including frequently lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to safely push an occupied wheelchair weighing up to 180 pounds on level walkways and up to 150 pounds on inclined walkways.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of nursing experience working with older adults.
• Experience with clinical case management, care coordination, emergency response, or preventive health services.
• Knowledge of healthcare systems, community resources, service agencies, and home-based care options.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or Charge Nurse experience.
• Experience in a healthcare, long-term care, senior living, religious, or mission-driven organization.
• Understanding and appreciation of the traditions, culture, and mission of the Sisters of Mercy and the Catholic Church—or a willingness to learn.

Why Join Us?

• Personalized nursing care in a warm, home-like environment
• Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the Sisters
• Collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary care team
• Values-based workplace centered on compassion, dignity, and respect
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees