RN/LPN 7a to 7P

About the role

Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs). This position ensures quality care is delivered through monitoring staff performance, physician contact, care planning, and daily resident observation. It also provides direct care to residents, adhering to nursing standards, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of nursing assistants on the unit, ensuring a high standard of nursing care and task completion.
• Aid in the orientation of new LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants, reinforcing training standards to maintain high-quality care.
• Provide explanations of nursing procedures and assist staff to ensure ongoing understanding and training.
• Communicate regularly with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations, suggestions, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
• Observe and evaluate residents' health, mental, and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
• When necessary, notify physicians and family members according to prescribed procedures.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate, including procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes, and other treatments.
• Participate in reports at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure proper information about residents is communicated.
• Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, ensuring that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc., are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of licensed practical/vocational nursing.
• Current license, in good standing, as an LPN/LVN in the State.
• One year nursing experience.
• Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to providing exceptional care and a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of older adults. They should be able to work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism are essential.

Benefits

For full-time employees, Covenant Living offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary benefits such as life, AD&D, tuition assistance, and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
• Pet Insurance

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $25.86 - $36.03 per hour

Schedule

Full-time positions are available.