What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/RN position at SISTERS OF CHARITY OF NAZARETH INC?
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.
- Document and communicate with other healthcare professionals as it relates 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.