Registered Nurse - Matt Talbot Inn

SHIFT: Days
EXPERIENCE LEVEL: 1-3 Years
EDUCATION: Associate's Degree

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform nursing care duties to all residents/clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under direction, ensure that the activities of this position and relevant programs are consistent with the mission, vision and values of Catholic Charities, Diocese of Cleveland.
- Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and in compliance with physician instructions.
- Take medical history and maintain necessary medical records for each resident/client.
- Participate in planning of health care needs.
- Monitor and provide education, to client and significant others, on symptoms, medications and side effects.
- Manage assigned Psychiatrist schedule to include assisting, as needed, in scheduling, follow up calls and rescheduling, as applicable to the program.
- Meet face to face with clients to monitor vitals, weight and overall well being of clients provided service.
- May coordinate with other medical providers, hospitals and pharmacies to ensure continuity and integrated care.
- May provide instruction in hygiene to staff and clients, update and record immunizations, arrange for special diets or consultations with physicians or dentists.
- Act as a liaison between direct care staff and all medical consultants and/or physicians.
- Observe safety rules and maintain safe environment for residents/clients, staff and visitors in clinic.
- Adhere to ethical standards, privacy and confidentiality laws of residents/clients and their records.
- Provide accurate documentation of residents'/clients' medical care and fully participate in Individual Treatment Plans (ITP) as prescribed.
- Follow established procedures for control of communicable or infectious diseases through identification, reporting, protective and preventive measures.
- Notify physician of abnormal assessment data, communications from treating program therapists and consult with physician on all health issues where nurses are not legally licensed to function.
- Conduct nursing assessment and assessments MD with physical exams for each resident/client on admission.
- Practice positive attitudes toward the care of residents/clients, the organization and its mission.
- May assist with activities of daily living: toileting, transferring, ambulating, assess clinical and functional health status.
- Perform Child and Adult Care Food Program duties as required if assigned to work in Adult Day Services program.
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed.
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing, current Registered Nurse, licensure in State of Ohio.
- Must have two (2) years nursing experience and previous knowledge and experience in adolescent medicine and/or community health.
- Must be able to exercise independent and professional judgment in carrying out nursing functions, philosophy, purpose and policies.
- Must be able to incorporate all aspects of nursing in total patient care plans.
- Must be able to form good working and therapeutic relationships.
- Ability to work with diverse client population, community organizations as well as staff at all levels.
- Must be well organized, detail oriented and have the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Willingness to work a diverse schedule that includes evenings, holidays and weekends. On call availability for emergencies and crisis intervention.
- Must have competent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with a variety of people.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, squat and reach above head.
- Must be able to navigate stairs.
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds unassisted if working in Adult Day Services.
- Good working knowledge of computers and familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
- Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted to complete background check.