SUMMARY OF JOB:

The Nurse Liaison is responsible for following up on the Sisters of Saint Joseph who are in the hospital and communicating their needs/condition to the Villa, Congregational President and the biological family. In addition, the Nurse Liaison will support the Villa nursing team with communication to the Congregational President, and biological families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow up on all Sisters that are in the hospital including discussion with hospital staff and physicians.
2. Attend doctor appointments as requested for those Sisters who need to be escorted by a nurse.
3. Communicate the information received from medical staff with the Villa and the Congregational President to make appropriate medical decisions. 
4. Communicate the medical updates to the Sister’s biological family.
5. Communicate with and coordinate the companion Partner in Mission.
6. Attend care conferences as needed/upon request.
7. Notify Pastoral Care about the Sister’s condition as needed.
8. Maintain a working relationship with Congregational Liaison and Sister Advocate.
9. Documentation in electronic health record as needed. 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Registered Nurse

EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

1. Understanding and commitment to the Sisters Saint Joseph Vision, Mission and Values.
2. Knowledge of Ethical and Religious Directives for the Catholic health services.
3. Knowledge and desire to care for, support and serve the Sisters with compassion, sensitivity and respect for their care management needs.
4. Support the nursing team with communication of care updates to the biological families. 
5. Able to work with Partners in Mission and Companion Partners in Mission.
6. Good communication, organizational and leadership skills.
7. Ability to make sound medical decisions. 
8. Strong skills that support Sisters in the decision-making process.
9. Ability to work collaboratively with committees, peers, staff and constituency, awareness of group dynamics.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Heavy to moderate physical effort
  • Lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Balance of sedentary/mobility work
  • Frequent kneeling/stooping/crouching/reaching/bending
  • Frequently moves/lifts supplies or equipment
  • Frequently transfers and re-positions residents
• Ability to communicate verbally
• Reading/seeing/writing requires far and near visual acuity, field vision, and color vision to read written communications
• Must be able to write legibly
• Eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to perform the duties of a Caregiver

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