Nurse

Overview

Through ministry, community, study, and prayer, the Dominican Sisters ~ Grand Rapids share Christ’s message of redemptive love that reflects God’s desire for a just world. Our hope is to open ourselves to the power and presence of the Spirit and to be a flame of truth and justice, healing and hope, and compassion and mercy for our hurting world. We value our Colleagues in Mission who work with us and help us accomplish our mission.

We are seeking a part-time Nurse to join our Wellness Team, working up to 24 hours/week.

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