Registered Nurse - Per Diem

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Burlingame, CA are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) with a heart for service and a passion for providing dignified, compassionate nursing care. Join a mission-driven team caring for those who have served others.

Provide direct nursing care, medication management, and care coordination in a home-like setting. The role requires CA RN licensure, 2+ years of experience, and the ability to work with an interdisciplinary team with compassion and respect.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push occupied wheelchairs.
• Commitment to confidentiality and compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, medication management, clinical case management, and coordination of healthcare resources.
• Assess and document changes in health status, symptoms, treatments, medication responses, and incidents.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with Sisters and the interdisciplinary team.
• Coordinate services and communicate with nursing staff, community providers, Sister Life Ministers, and designated healthcare powers of attorney.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect confidential information.
• Promote independence and support the well-being of the Sisters.
• Respond to emergencies and report changes in condition, potential risks, and urgent care needs.
• Follow safety procedures, infection-control practices, and universal precautions.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and care conferences.
• When scheduled as Charge Nurse, support and supervise staff, coordinate assignments, and provide shift handoff updates.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as needed.

Skills

Registered Nurse (RN)

CA RN license

Job description

Location: Burlingame, CA
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Salary Range: $40.00 - $55.00 per hour
Telecommute: Not Eligible

Welcome to Mercy, where the mission meets you!

Are you a Registered Nurse (RN) with a heart for service and a passion for providing dignified, compassionate nursing care? Join the Sisters of Mercy, and be part of something extraordinary—caring for those who have spent their lives caring for others.

Why You’ll Love It Here:

Make a meaningful impact through mission-driven nursing care.

Build genuine relationships with the Sisters you serve.

Provide personalized care in a warm, home-like setting.

Collaborate with a supportive, interdisciplinary team.

Work in an environment grounded in compassion, dignity, and respect.

What You’ll Do:

Provide direct nursing care, medication management, clinical case management, and coordination of healthcare resources.

Assess and document changes in health status, symptoms, treatments, medication responses, and incidents.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans in collaboration with Sisters and the interdisciplinary team.

Coordinate services and communicate with nursing staff, community providers, Sister Life Ministers, and designated healthcare powers of attorney.

Maintain accurate clinical documentation and protect confidential information.

Promote independence and support the intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being of the Sisters.

Respond to emergencies and report changes in condition, potential risks, and urgent care needs.

Follow safety procedures, infection-control practices, and universal precautions.

Participate in staff meetings, training, and care conferences.

When scheduled as Charge Nurse, support and supervise LPNs, CNAs, and other staff, coordinate assignments, and provide shift handoff updates.

Work a flexible schedule that may include rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.

Strong clinical judgment, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize competing needs.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

Initiative, professionalism, sound decision-making, and self-motivation.

Basic computer skills and ability to maintain clinical documentation.

Commitment to confidentiality and respectful, compassionate care.

Ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to frequently lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds and push occupied wheelchairs on level and inclined walkways.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 1 year of experience caring for older adults.

Experience in clinical case management, care coordination, emergency response, or preventive health.

Familiarity with healthcare systems, community resources, service agencies, or home-based care.

Leadership, supervisory, or Charge Nurse experience.

Experience in healthcare, long-term care, senior living, religious, or mission-driven organizations.

Appreciation for the traditions and mission of the Sisters of Mercy and the Catholic Church, or a willingness to learn.

More Than a Role—It’s a Ministry of Care

At the Sisters of Mercy, our mission is rooted in compassion, dignity, and social justice. When you care for our retired Sisters, you become part of a legacy of mercy and service.

Ready to Bring Your Whole Heart to Work?