Employment Opportunities

Looking to join a great team?

Our employees are considered to be among our most valuable resources. We regard our employees as some of our most treasured friends and partners in our mission to offer God’s hospitality to the world and serve the poor, always going, “one pace beyond.” We hope that you will consider joining the Sisters of the Presentation as you explore your next adventure.

We have more than 60 staff members serving in various capacities including nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, food service, administration and much more.

We offer full-time and part-time positions throughout the year and are currently welcoming applicants for the following positions:

Communications and Administrative Assistant

Position(s) Available: Full-time

The Sisters of the Presentation are looking for a Communications and Administrative Assistant to join our team. This full-time role is divided equally between providing administrative support to the congregational leadership team and serving as a communications assistant to the Director of Communication. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, and independence in problem-solving.

Communications

  • Assist in creating, designing, writing, and editing materials for the communications department.
  • Collaborate with other departments to produce the necessary communication materials for their areas.
  • Provide administrative support for the Director of Communication.
  • Write engaging content and proofread all written content for errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, ensuring readability and style consistency.
  • Maintain and update the website and social media platforms to increase engagement.
  • Capture photos, videos, and stories at events to promote our mission.
  • Ensure brand consistency across all communication channels.

Administrative Assistant

  • Provide clerical and administrative support to the leadership team, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas and materials, and recording and distributing minutes.
  • Manage correspondence and communication on behalf of the leadership team (e.g. reports, requests, notes, information flyers, etc.)
  • Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Maintain and manage physical and digital records and files.
  • Assist with special projects and events as directed.

Qualifications:

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • 2-3 years of experience in administrative support and/or communications roles required.
  • Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and proofreading rules.
  • High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and independence in problem-solving
  • Computer proficiency, including Adobe Creative Cloud (especially InDesign and Photoshop), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, content management systems, video editing, and social media platforms.
  • Understand and respect the mission and values of the Sisters of the Presentation.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nurse Aide (Non-certified)

Position(s) Available: Part-time, 2nd Shift

  • Promote well-being through meaningful relationship building while providing support, friendship and kindness to each of the community members.
  • Provide maintenance and restorative care services in an appropriate, competent, compassionate manner to assist and empower sisters.
  • In order to assist sisters with daily living, health and wellness, this position requires a positive, caring, relational disposition; an interest in the well-being of others; the ability to organize work, establish priorities and perform tasks accurately, neatly and thoroughly while managing time effectively.
  • Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of sisters in caregiving responsibilities.

Charge Nurse (LPN or RN)

Position(s) Available: Part-time, 2nd Shift (2 p.m. – 10 p.m.)

Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical and/or leadership skills in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivered to each sister in Nagle Center.
  • Responsible for the oversight of 1-2 nursing assistants within the nursing unit and Mount Loretto.
  • Participate in providing health maintenance and management of illnesses.
  • Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of sisters in the delivery of services.
  • Must have ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Requirements

  • Current State of Iowa nursing license, in good standing.
  • Minimum one year experience in long-term health care facility, preferred.
  • Part-time – every Monday (2 p.m. – 10 p.m.); 16 hours per pay period.

Apply Today!

Qualified applicants are encouraged to complete the on-line application or fill-in the PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM and send to:

Human Resources Office
Sisters of the Presentation
2360 Carter Road
Dubuque, Iowa 52001
humanresources@dbqpbvms.org

The Sisters of the Presentation is an equal opportunity employer.