Part-time RN
Notre Dame Sisters - Omaha
Health Care
Part-Time
Location
Name of Facility: Notre Dame SistersAddress
3501 State Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68112
Submitted By
Name: Theresa SwobodaEmail: tswoboda@notredamesisters.org
Description
Department: HealthcareReports to: Healthcare Director
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
• Actively works with the Healthcare team and Leadership team to provide nursing care for the sisters. Assists all sisters with management and coordination of their healthcare needs.• Assesses sisters’ physical and mental health needs and assists in identifying on-going physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs.
• Provides safe and effective Nursing care in accordance with Standards of Practice, Standards of Care, and Best Practice.
• Assists Healthcare Director and sisters with coordination of healthcare needs. Coordinates care through interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Assists sisters with coordination of appointments and medication management.
• Transports Sisters to appointments and coordinates follow through with medical recommendations and orders. Encourages sisters in following through with healthcare providers’ recommendations.
• Assists the sisters with completing their Annual Health Forms.
• Reports significant changes in health conditions to the Healthcare Director.
• Maintains documentation on each of the sisters as needed.
• Demonstrates initiative in observing what needs to be done and following through.
• Works with the Healthcare team to reduce risk and improve safety for the sisters.
• Performs other duties as assigned to assist sisters and Healthcare team.
• Visits sisters in long-term care settings on a regular basis.
• Provides emotional support and companionship to sisters while setting and maintaining professional boundaries.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Excellent critical thinking skills with ability to prioritize and triage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate in person, over the phone, by email or other written communication.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license in the state of Nebraska.
• Ability to lift 40lbs and physically assist sisters with daily routines and transferring into and out of vehicles and chairs.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to meet the sisters’ needs. Occasional on-call Nursing coverage.
• Experience with Microsoft suite.
• Ability to complete CPR certification.
• Willingness to understand and appreciate the traditions and culture associated with the Notre Dame Sisters and the Catholic Church.
Education and Experience
• Nebraska RN license. Established history of working as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.