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Nurse, (PT), Mt. St. Mary's Abbey

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse (RN or LPN) to work in our contemplative monastic setting. We are seeking someone who will provide high-quality care and perform administrative nursing duties in our monastery infirmary. Responsibilities include assessing needs, overseeing medications, and collaborating with the supervisor and other staff to care well for our sisters. Your compassion and knowledge will help our sisters to live out our mission of prayer. We appreciate your openness to learning about and working in a monastic culture/environment.
Duties:

To assist the sisters both in the infirmary and in the monastery with medical concerns
To provide personal care to sisters living in the infirmary and to be physically able to assist with personal care
To assist with medication management: prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, as well as medical supplies.
To schedule medical appointments for sisters and communicate with doctors’ offices.
To occasionally accompany sisters to and from medical appointments.
To communicate well with the infirmary staff and sisters and to be flexible as situations and needs arise
To have a compassionate and attentive approach to all elders, especially those who are suffering from dementia
To assist with occasional light housework
To Maintain accurate medical records

Experience:

Background in elder care, home care, or long-term care facilities is preferred.

Other:
Massachusetts Nursing License (LPN or RN)
Hours per week: Approx. 30 hours, weekdays
Wage: By negotiation
We would ask for character references as well as a resume. Experience caring for elders necessary.
If you are interested in applying for our position, please e-mail your resume to us at [email protected]. Thank you and God bless!