Nurse, LPN/LVN Per Diem, 7A-7P or 7P-7A
About The Position
Covenant Living is seeking Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) for per diem positions with shifts available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Positions are available in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The role ensures quality care through monitoring staff performance, communicating with physicians, participating in care planning, and observing residents daily. It also provides direct resident care in accordance with nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities. The role includes supporting and monitoring nursing assistants, helping orient and train staff, communicating resident and employee concerns to nursing leadership, evaluating residents’ health and emotional conditions, and notifying physicians and family members of significant changes as appropriate. It also includes direct care procedures and treatments, shift reports, and assisting with new resident admissions and orientation.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of licensed practical/vocational nursing.
- Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the state.
- One year of nursing experience.
- Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing.
Responsibilities
- Assist with routine daily direction and monitoring of nursing assistants, ensuring high standards of care and task completion.
- Assist in orienting new LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants and reinforce training standards.
- Explain nursing procedures and assist staff to support ongoing understanding and training.
- Communicate observations, problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions to the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing.
- Observe and evaluate residents’ health, mental, and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
- Notify physicians and family members of significant resident changes when indicated and according to prescribed procedures.
- Provide direct resident care, including catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes, and other treatments.
- Participate in beginning- and end-of-shift reports to communicate resident information.
- Assist with admission, orientation, and observation of new residents.
- Ensure physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, and other matters are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (listed for full-time employees).
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (listed for full-time employees).
- Paid time off and six paid holidays (listed for full-time employees).
- 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match (listed for full-time employees).
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Life and AD&D insurance as voluntary benefits.
- Tuition assistance and scholarships.
- Employee assistance program.
- Legal services, home/auto insurance, and discount purchasing program.
- Pet insurance.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
