Who We Are:

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers – also known as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. – was founded in 1911 with the support of the Bishops of the United States to be the chief mission outreach of the Catholic Church in the United States.  We currently serve in 20 countries worldwide – especially among the poor. 

Job Summary:

The role of the Registered Nurse is to care for patients with compassion and respect due to the inherent dignity of the individual regardless of social, economic status, personal attributes or the nature of their health problem.

1. Advocate for all Members as needed to protect their wishes as well as their health and well-being.
2. Oversight and appropriate delegation of duties to Licensed Practical Nurses and ancillary staff.
3. Documentation: Subjective and objective assessment of Members health condition and coordination of a nursing plan of care
4. Collaboration and coordination of Members care with the care team (physicians, LPNs, nursing assistants, social work, activities, appointment coordinators)
5. Education of Members and staff on medical conditions, procedures and medications.
6. Initiates treatments per doctors order and evaluates and documents outcomes
7. Administration of medications and treatments per MD order.

Essential Services Personnel: are expected to report to work under all circumstances including inclement weather-related conditions, holidays, etc. They are to adhere to the shift schedules established by their supervisors or as directed by them.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree with current valid NYS license, including all certification necessary for a renewal as required by NYS.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a long term care setting.
• CPR certification.
• Working knowledge of infection control practices, including but not limited to Flu and COVID, and other infectious disease response protocols and planning.
• Must be computer literate (EHR/Microsoft Office).
• Experience with palliative care and/or hospice care preferred.
• Proficiency in initiating and maintaining IV therapy treatment as ordered by the Physician, or willingness to learn within 6 months required.

We offer an outstanding work environment, opportunities for career development and competitive benefits. EOE.

Salary: $52.40 per hour