Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for rendering professional nursing care across the wellness-illness continuum for the comfort and well-being of healthy retired Sisters and those Sisters in the acute, chronic, and terminal phases of illness. The RN is expected to utilize knowledge of infection control, safety, body mechanics, effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, and age-related differences when providing or delegating care.

Requirements:

Associate degree required, bachelor's degree preferred

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Communication skills - both verbal and written

Ability to understand medical records, physician orders and nursing care plans

Ability to communicate effectively with Sisters, staff and other health care professionals.

Minimum of one year previous gerontology experience preferred

Previous supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge of psychotropic drugs in current use and drugs commonly used in geriatric practice

Current RN permits or licensure issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners in the State of Texas to practice nursing.

*Background requirements: Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are required for employment. (Due to the nature of the employer's business, company policy requires that candidates having criminal backgrounds will not be considered for employment.) *