Job Description Job Description
Description:
**** Currently hiring for PRN evening shift Nurses****
The charge Nurse is responsible for provision of quality nursing care for all sisters on the unit. She may assist with other needs of the unit.
Requirements:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPNSIBILITIES
NURSING CARE:
• Coordinate nursing service on the unit
• Responsible for report at change of shift
• Responsible for bed checks
• Assess, review, and keep current the care plans, treatment and medication sheets
• Responsible for taking and recording of vital signs of Sisters in critical condition
• Administer medications and specialized treatments
• Recognize, record and report significant changes in Sister’s condition to the staff and as necessary to the DON
• Notify DON, Pastoral Care, Nurse Coordinator, one member of the Council and the Motherhouse Minister if death of one of the Sisters is anticipated. Notify family
• Prepare the body using dignity and respect. Notify DON, Nurse Coordinator, Pastoral Care, Motherhouse Minister, Funeral Home & MD of death
• Check blood sugars as ordered
• Check computer updates daily
• Count narcotics at change of shift with oncoming nurse or QMA
• Assess Sisters; Consult with nurse on other floor, DON or ADON; send to ER when necessary, call report to ER and send appropriate documentation, call DON
• Follow up on all lab draws
• Notify MD as necessary
• Write physicians orders: order medications and place on MAR/TAR
• Document all changes in Sister’s condition on daily report sheet and in Sister’s chart.
• Check communication book at the beginning of shift daily for updates. Add updates as needed.
• Make calls to replace call-ins
PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE
• Maintain homelike atmosphere on the unit
• Respond to the need for emotional support and concern for individual Sisters, especially during a time of crisis
• Encourage and provide for Sisters to participate in various programs and activities
SPIRITUAL CARE
• Encourage spiritual and prayerful support for the dying Sister
• Call and work with Pastoral Care sister as necessary
SPECIAL SERVICES
• Order or provide any supplies needed for the care of the Sisters and the unit
• Maintain a professional working environment on the unit
• Encourage good communication and harmony among Co-workers to make nursing care more effective and enjoyable and to be of more benefit to the Sisters
• Provide a pleasant and courteous atmosphere for Sister, co-workers and visitors
• Notify the Maintenance Supervisor of needed repairs or operational needs on the unit
• Notify Housekeeping when needed
• Attend and participate in meetings, in-services, workshops, etc.
• Assist in implementing all policies and procedures
• Assist with periodic review of safety procedures
• Assist with orientation of new Co-workers
• When Co-worker on next shift cannot report as scheduled, call other co-workers to fill position if possible
• Complete performance reviews
• Know how to read the “Fire Panel” and what to do in case of fire/tornado or disaster
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• LPN or RN
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Physical Skills: Ability to sit, stand or walk. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift. Ability to push, pull or lift over 100 pounds.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work on scheduled days/evenings/nights
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled
ACCOUNTABILITY
• Directly responsible to the Nurse Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing and the Director of Nursing