LPN or RN First Shift

The LPN/RN Staff Nurse is a licensed nurse who provides nursing/resident care under the direction of the Director of Nursing and RNs to meet standards of professional care as established.

• Responsible for supervising and coordinating the medical care and activities performed by Certified Nursing Assistants, Infirmary Assistant, and driver in the absence of or direction from the DON.

• Responsible under the direction of the DON for supervision of nurse aides per assigned.
• Assists Sisters with all medical or therapeutic needs per scope of practice.
• Assists in or performs direct nursing care as needed.
• Communicates with outside healthcare providers as needed or directed by DON or physician.
• Networks with other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Promotes team environment; reports pertinent information at change of
• Documents on all Infirmary Sisters during scheduled shift.
• Reports on safety concerns as needed.
• Assesses the quality of care rendered.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of healthcare environments. Maintains the standards of nursing practice in the infirmary.
• Demonstrates skills in effective management of nurse aides and delegation of tasks during.
• Ability to assess and prioritize tasks, projects, and demands in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with a current state license.
• At least 1 year of experience required.

• Prolonged periods of standing and moving.
• Maintain proper body mechanics and use assistive equipment as needed (lifts, gait belts).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times with or without assistance.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids and infectious diseases.