Contract Registered Nurse

Joseph & Mary’s Home, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System is seeking a contract Registered Nurse (RN) for 20 hours per week.  Joseph & Mary’s Home assists persons who have a variety of chronic and acute illnesses and injuries, including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, amputation, HIV/AIDS, kidney disease, cancer, major lacerations, fractures and skin ulcerations. The RN position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a dedicated staff of case managers, community health workers and peer supporters to help residents stabilize their health, connect to housing and needed supports and rebuild their lives.  Under the supervision of the Medical Director, the RN provides holistic nursing support, resident care and medication management.

Essential Functions

• Conduct a baseline assessment of each resident within 72 hours of admission to determine factors that will influence care, treatment and services.
• Perform primary nursing procedures to include wound care, glucometer testing, insulin administration and vital signs interpretation.
• Administer medications as ordered by providers.
• Integrate any new orders into resident charts and resident integrated care plan.
• Monitor and document any change in health status, including but not limited to ability to perform ADLs, IADLs, changes in mood, changes in mental status, etc. and notify the Medical Director of the changes.
• Assist the Medical Director with determining and documenting medical stability as a part of resident discharge.
• Teach and encourage residents’ self-care practices regarding care of their illnesses, management of their medications and activities of daily living.
• Perform reconciliation of medication for all residents on a weekly basis.  Ensure accuracy of eMAR.
• Perform quality control checks of glucometers and other equipment.
• Ensure supplies in medical clinics are stocked and organized.
• Oversee use of screening/assessment tools, including but not limited to fall risk and self-administration of medication.
• Communicate with the pharmacy to obtain medications ordered by the provider; assist residents with consolidating prescriptions to a single community pharmacy and establishing an ongoing relationship.
• Assist residents with navigating health systems and establishing ongoing relationships with primary care providers/patient-centered medical homes.
• Document and follow-up on resident medical appointments.
• Teach, support and coordinate with case management, care coordination and peer support staff.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Must have experience working within a model of trauma-informed care or a desire to do so;
• Must have a strong commitment to promoting cultural, racial, language and gender access;
• Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to the mission and values of Joseph & Mary’s Home and the Sisters of Charity Health System;
• Must have an understanding of the factors related to housing instability and the relationship of stable housing and other social factors (i.e., the social determinants of health) to positive health outcomes;
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
• Licensed in Ohio as a Registered Nurse;
• At least two years of experience working in acute care or nursing home settings;
• Effectively works with people from diverse backgrounds and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion of all persons;
• Understands HIPAA requirements and maintains client confidentiality at all times;
• Is a highly organized, detail-oriented person with excellent communication skills;
• Demonstrates high standards of accountability and professional conduct;
• Possesses a valid Driver’s License and current CPR/First Aid/AED certification;
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience working with people who have medically and socially complex issues;
• Familiarity with CARF and OhioMHAS standards;
• Prior experience and ease working in electronic medical record and database systems;
• Commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume with the online application.