Nurse - PRN

St. Joseph House is home to Daughters of Charity in a beautiful, homelike setting in Emmitsburg, Maryland. St. Joseph House employees are part of the Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. that offer excellent staffing ratios, a comfortable work environment, competitive pay, great benefits, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off.

Daughters of Charity Ministries in Emmitsburg, Maryland is seeking a PRN Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assist in the planning and delivery of nursing care to the Sisters of St. Joseph House following standards and practices grounded on the philosophy of the Daughters of Charity. Will also : oversee care provided by the Nursing Assistants, administer medications and treatments as ordered by physician, while meeting basic standards of care / licensure, and advocate for the Sister's well-being.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist in the provision of the individualized, goal directed, nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and other members of the patient care team.

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with each Sister-resident.

Follow procedures for charting to ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete patient records.

​​​​​​​Participate in change of shift report.

Report defective equipment or unsafe conditions to appropriate person(s).​​​​​​​

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, which may involve the following : standing and walking 2 / 3 of the days; sitting 1 / 3 of the day; use of hands to finger, handle or feel; reaching, bending, and stooping; talking, hearing; lifting up to 75 lbs. 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 of the day.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Daughters of Charity Ministries, Inc. may obtain "consumer reports" about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A "consumer" report is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, sex offender registry status, credit history, employment history, education verification, driving history, professional licenses, and other information about you. It may bear upon your character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and / or mode of living.