LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)- 2pm-10pm

Mission Statement: Empowered by God's love, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus, faithful to the vision of one sacred Earth community, we live and work to bring all into union with God and one another.

The Sisters of St. Joseph is one of the largest Catholic women's religious organization on Long Island. If you are looking for a positive and inspiring work environment, come work with us!

What would it mean to work for the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood?

We are looking for you to be part of our increasingly diverse team to build and shape the mission of inclusion, unity, justice, and equality in the workplace and beyond. Those who work for us are considered "partners in mission," meaning each is enthusiastically encouraged to use their gifts, talents, and passions to make our mission a lived reality. We are shaping and energizing the mission in new ways and invite you to join us to help make an impact on creating a just and compassionate world.

Does our mission call to you? Apply to come and join us!

We are immediately seeking LPN's in our Brentwood location to care for the Sisters of St Joseph Convent for the 2pm-10 pm ( Part Time 32 hrs. a week) , Successful candidates will have a sincere passion for working with the elderly population. We are looking for highly professional nurses who are comfortable communicating with all levels as well as tending to the needs of our sisters. Salary Range is $27.00 to $36.00 hourly.

Qualifications:

• Valid NYS nursing license
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience, preferably with the elderly population
• Experience with EMR preferably Matrix
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills
• Geriatric or hospice care experience a plus
• Strong Oral and Written Interpersonal skills
• CPR certification
• Must be fully COVID vaccinated

Responsibilities (may include but is not limited to):

• Offer each Sister personal, compassionate attention in an atmosphere conducive to physical and mental health.  
• Provide continuing assessment of the Sisters nursing needs and, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Manager, offer follow-up nursing care services.
• Collect health information and record vital signs.
• Administer and chart all medications according to protocol.
• Apply knowledge of drugs, drug interactions, diagnostic tests and other therapeutic modalities based on established principles and precautions.
• Document all changes in the Sisters physical, emotional or cognitive status. 
• Ability to communicate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and instruct nursing aides in giving the Sisters safe quality care according their changing needs.
• Perform treatments, testing and therapeutic measures prescribed by a licensed physician within the scope of the LPN license.
• Provides skilled nursing care tasks and procedures under the direction of an RN, Physician, or other authorized health care provider.
• Report any change in a Sisters physical, emotional or cognitive status to the RN Supervisor.
•  Identify, assess and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
•  Coordinate the activities of nursing aides in transporting the Sister to the Chapel, dining room, recreational activity and in-house appointments.
•  Assist in the preparation of end of shift reporting.
•  Receive phone messages and direct them appropriately.
•  Perform any and all duties necessary for the well-being of the Sisters.
• Know and carry out the mission of the Sisters of St. Joseph to build unity among all created beings and promote a work environment that is characterized by respect, trust, integrity, ethical behavior, fair treatment of all, open communications, and personal accountability.

We offer a comprehensive Benefits package which includes:

Night Differential Pay

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid vacation, sick, personal time off

14 paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan

Defined Pension Plan

Compensation for this position is based according to market rate and experience level. 

The Sisters of Saint Joseph provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.