The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden welcome your interest in employment opportunities. We work side-by-side with dedicated staff members who share in our mission of serving God and neighbor.
We’re a private, non-profit religious organization that emphasizes caring for one another and seeing the best in ourselves and others.
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and embrace the uniqueness that each individual has to offer. We recognize and respect that our staff may not adhere to a practice of faith; however, each staff member is responsible for serving in their respective role faithfully to support our Sisters in fulfilling their mission.
You bring the heart and we provide on-the-job training in a supportive environment. Professional development opportunities exist to ensure all staff are able to serve to their fullest potential. Come be a part of our story.
Candidates must pass criminal clearances and drug screen.
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If we are accepting applications for a position, it is listed below. Click the name of the position to view the full description.
Benefits Include:
- Health, dental, & vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement match
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible spending account
- Paid training opportunities
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Celebrations – annual picnic, special events
- Shift differentials
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
Job Overview
The Sisters of St. Joseph are looking for a compassionate, dependable, and caring individual to serve as the full-time Health Care Liaison. This position is a salaried, exempt role scheduled to work primarily daylight hours Monday – Friday. This position will require the ability to be on-call periodically as part of the emergency on-call schedule. Flexibility is a must; typically an 8 hour schedule, which will vary but will usually be between 7 am – 5 pm.
The Health Care Liaison is responsible for assisting the Sisters in accepting and managing their unique health and wellness continuum over time and with the inevitable changes inherent with aging. This role will foster a holistic approach in the care of the Sisters based on the values related to the Sisters’ “Philosophy of Healthy Living.”
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Partner with the Director of Member Well Being, the Director of Supportive Living, as appropriate to coordinate transitions to levels of care from independent living to supportive living, to the Concordia Villa St. Joseph, maintaining regular communication with the Sister in transition.
· Communicate regularly with the Director of Member Well Being and the Director of Supportive Living relative to the care of each Sister at various levels of care or the need for a change in level of care.
· Maintain a professional and personal sense of balance and flexibility – this position requires availability for communication 24/7 for urgent situations.
· Participate in the schedule of emergency on-call rotation with Wellness Team.
· Offer creative advocacy in times of transition, especially in ministry change or change in level of health care, including but not limited to:
1) Communication with individual Sisters, physicians, social workers, Supportive Living and Concordia staff members, related to health needs and changes in same;
2) Emergency room visits, scheduled physician office visits, scheduled surgery dates and on-site visits at the time of the death of a Sister at any level of care.
· Provide medication oversight and education for individual Sisters as needed.
· Provide education (person-to-person, as well as broader presentations and programs) related to disease processes and progression.
· Serve as a resource for referral to community-based programs designed to promote healthy aging.
· Participate in regular Wellness Team meetings in order to discuss medical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of individual Sisters.
· Maintain assessments for members of the Congregation and update annually, and as needed, related to health information.
· Help in Supportive Living Department as needed; act as contingency back-up to Director of Supportive Living.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Education and Experience
Required:
- RN and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in healthcare; Knowledge of current practice in medical/surgical nursing, various disease entities and their progression, and interventions necessary to maintain healthy living. BSN preferred.
- Strong planning and organizational skills that reflect ability to identify and prioritize multiple tasks; excellent communication (both written and verbal) and facilitation skills.
- Must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others toward common good; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with internal staff and external partners.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver’s license.
Preferred: Experience in a faith-based or nonprofit organization; understanding (or willingness to learn) about mission and ministries of Sisters of St. Joseph.
Travel
Travel is frequently expected and is primarily local during normal business hours.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: frequent lifting and moving of patients (e.g., transferring between beds, wheelchairs, other locations), often weighing up to 100 pounds or more and sometimes in emergency situations; significant moving about the facility, whether assisting patients, walking between rooms, or moving equipment; bending, stooping and twisting to assist with hygiene, feeding, and other tasks; repetitive motion and repeated use of hands and fingers to perform tasks (e.g., administering medications, changing dressings, assisting with personal care); ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry patients and equipment; ability to maintain physical activity for long periods without getting tired; verbal, visual, and auditory acuity to be able to see details of objects close by, give and hear instructions and warnings, and communicate clearly.
Nursing assistants with relevant experience (both certified and non-certified) will be considered for our PRN positions. PRN openings for all shifts: daylight (6:30 am – 3 pm), evening shifts (2:30 – 11 pm), and overnight (10:30 pm – 7:00 am).
Our nursing assistants provide compassionate care for retired Sisters in their beautiful, historic home (which they refer to as the Motherhouse.)
Responsibilities
*Low resident to staff ratio, with an average of 10 Sisters per aide*
*Generous shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends*
Duties of the Nursing Assistant include:
- Assist with household tasks, e.g., making bed, changing linens, laundry
- Encourage independence for each Sister within her individual capacity
- Transport Sisters to various areas of the Motherhouse and offer assistance as needed
- Coordinate with patient care team
- Orient Sisters to time, person and place as needed and update orientation boards in each living area daily
- Assist nurses and nurse aides in providing treatments as ordered, e.g., hot packs
- Work every shift conscious of a team approach and the continuity of care for the Sisters
Qualifications Required of the Nursing Assistant:
- High school diploma or equivalent; at least 18 years of age
- 6-12 months of experience in a personal care or nursing home working with elders
- Self-motivated and compassionate caregiver
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be reliable and dependable
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, perform one person transfer under routine and emergency situations, re-position a patient alone, and be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, pull climb, reach, lift and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities
- Must have flexibility to work different shifts
Qualifications Preferred of the CNA/Nursing Assistant:
- Trained in first aid/CPR procedures
- Current certification as CNA
Pay: Starting at $20.83/hour (shift differential of $1-3/hour added to base rate)
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Baden is an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
For more information about employment with the Sisters of St. Joseph, please contact:
Joy Doyle
Director of Human Resources
724.869.6573
jdoyle@stjoseph-baden.org