Nurse

Summary

Works with a small, flexible team of health care professionals and Sister volunteers to provide assessment and management of health-related needs for the Grand Rapids Dominican Sisters. Functions in an unlicensed, independent with services setting. Provides holistic, compassionate care, encompassing skills and approaches you would use for a family member.

Responsibilities

• Care management.

• Performs assessment of acute and chronic problems.

• Advocates and provides guidance for Sisters in navigating the health care system.

• Provides medication guidance and management.

• Provides direct and preventive care: Examples: wound care, first aid, ear cleaning, and foot and nail care.

• Provides emergency assessment. Examples falls, urgent care needs.

• Assigns appropriate nurse aide duties.

• Functions as office nurse for Marywood on campus primary care provider.

• Documents using electronic charting and updating medical records.

• Manages Wellness Center office visits and visits to Sisters in their living space.

• Communicates and coordinates with physician offices, pharmacies, and other health care providers.

• Works closely with Finance office on insurance issues including exclusions from plan formularies for certain medications.

• Communicates with other care providers on campus and coordinates smooth transitions between independent living and assisted care at Aquinata.

• Manages medication deliveries, on site lab draws, supply ordering, doctor day schedules, activities, and follow up.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• RN with current license to practice nursing in Michigan.

• Prefer a bachelor’s degree in nursing, healthcare, or related field with minimum of 1 year of experience caring for the elderly.

• Position requires some physical exertion as well as sedentary periods.

• Must be able to assist in lifting moderately heavy items up to 75 lbs. using proper body mechanics.

• Good relationship building and team member skills.

• Able to work under stress.

• Must be able to react to emergency pages/notifications from Sisters.

• Manages recurring assignments independently.

• Able to manage problems and changes in Sisters’ needs.

• Uses judgment in interpreting and adapting guidelines .

• Must be able to understand and be understood by others including staff, Sisters, physicians, and guests.

• Must be able to read and document in patient charts.

If you are looking to be part of a team where you make an impact, apply now. EOE

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Employee assistance program

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s)

• We require our employees to get a flu vaccine on an annual basis. Are you willing to do that?

Work Location: In person