LPN / RN - part time & per diem at St Catherine of Siena Inc – Caldwell, New Jersey

St Catherine of Siena Healthcare

About us

St Catherine of Siena is a small religious Long Term Care facility, located in Caldwell NJ, serving the Sisters of Saint Dominic and other vowed women who responded to God’s call. We are currently seeking a nurse to join our team in a resident-centered care environment.

Summary

The Staff Nurse ( LPN / RN) is responsible for managing the individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients and families; and supervising assigned team members. The Nurse is responsible to the Clinical Manager for the assigned Department.

Candidates for employment and existing employees must identify with, share in and display a commitment to the mission, philosophy and values of the Sisters of St. Dominic.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. As a nurse you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Other duties may be assigned and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform

· Performs assessment and evaluation within the scope of the RN role to promote wellness

· Medication-receives, stores, administers/discontinues medications as prescribed.

· Monitors and documents medications/treatment affects and behaviors

· Consults with physician and other disciplines to decide individual treatment plan

· Assures that documentation reflects changes in resident condition and notification to appropriate individual has occurred.

· Delegates and assign daily duties to C N A’s.

· Provides education to resident and family on plan of care.

· Demonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner.

· Demonstrates compliance with infection prevention and control practices in a healthcare setting as per CDC Guidance

· Ensures rights of the residents, dignity, privacy and confidentiality are maintained

· Participates in facility surveys made by authorized government agencies

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Ability to verbally communicate with residents and staff.

· Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

· Ability to calculate figures, and amounts such as proportions and percentages.

· Displays professional conduct with Sisters, staff, and the general public.

· Shows concern and respect for others by dealing with people in a collaborative, compassionate, sensitive, and responsive manner.

· Sets a favorable example as a team player assisting others and working

Disclaimer Clause

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of the job. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Education and/or Experience

Registered Nurse position requires an Associates Degree or BSN from an accredited College or University.

Prior experience in a LTC facility preferred but not required

Active and unrestricted license in the State of New Jersey

ADA Requirements

Candidates will have the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require lifting, bending, stooping, stretching, pulling and pushing up to 50 lbs or more as needed

Prequistes

A physical exam, drug screen, and background screening are required as appropriate.

St Catherine of Siena Inc., minimum requirement is its employees to be “fully vaccinated” defined as received the Covid-19 vaccine primary series. The preferred standard of “Up to date” is completed primary vaccine series plus the most recent booster recommended by CDC.