Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

General Description and Purpose of this Position The Community Nurse performs nursing functions within the neighborhood and is required to be a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse, providing and supervising all medical care given to the Sister. The Community Nurse works closely with the Sisters, physicians, therapy services, pharmacy, community ministers, director of nursing, day charge nurse, medication aides, caregivers, and community team leaders to coordinate all medical, physical and psychogical services being provided for the Sister. There is a close and consistent communication between the Community Nurse, medication aide, and caregiver. The Community Nurse is the Sister’s closest advocate in the community, and promotes well-being through meaningful relationship building, and works with the community team to meet other social service needs of Sister and the community, always providing support, friendship and kindness for each of the community members. The Community Nurse, in collaboration with other team members, assists with planning and Sister participation in community activities such as mass, exercise, relationship building and fun, and also supports other community team members in keeping the community clean and safe, caring for Sister’s laundry, and all activities at meal time.

MISSION / VISION AND VALUES STATEMENT

As members of the Mount St. Francis Center community, we are called to provide a life of quality for all residents and staff. We agree to model these four core values :

• WELCOMING COMMUNITY – We welcome others with respect, concern, and acceptance as a way of creating a caring community and treat ourselves and one another with kindness and dignity.
• PEACEFUL ENVIRONMENT – We accept and respect the differences and needs of others and foster shared decision-making. We support and encourage residents and staff to feely pursue personal, professional, communal, and spiritual development.
• RESPECTFUL SERVICE – We graciously respond to the needs of others with respect and humility, which nurtures and values others’ integrity, dignity, and differences. We assure that the basic needs of life are met through quality care.
• CARE OF THE EARTH – We strive to be aware and respectful of the environment by carefully using the Earth’s resources and reducing waste.

Medication Administration Responsibilities – Follows Administration Rules

Duties and Responsibilities of This Position

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Lifting :

Floor to waist maximum 50 lbs.