Nurse, LPN/LVN, Part Time 6:00p-10:00p

Covenant Living•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Covenant Living is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide and support quality care for older adults in assisted living, skilled nursing, or memory care. The nurse monitors staff performance, contacts physicians, participates in care planning, observes residents daily, and provides direct resident care. Work is performed according to nursing standards of practice, established procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities. This is a part-time position with hours of 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The role is part of a supportive, faith-based community that emphasizes teamwork, respect, and service.

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 of nursing assistants and monitor their work to help ensure high standards of nursing care and completion of tasks.
Assist with orientation of new LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants, reinforce training standards, and explain nursing procedures to staff.
Communicate regularly with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing about observations, problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions.
Observe and evaluate residents’ health, mental, and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
Notify physicians and family members when indicated, following prescribed procedures.
Provide direct resident care, including procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes, and other treatments.
Participate in shift reports at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure resident information is communicated.
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 (for full-time employees).
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance (for full-time employees).
Paid time off and six paid holidays (for full-time employees).
403(b) with a 3% employer match (for full-time employees).
Fitness center use at most facilities (for full-time employees).
Voluntary life and AD&D benefits (for full-time employees).
Tuition assistance and scholarships (for full-time employees).
Employee assistance program (for full-time employees).
Legal services and home/auto insurance (for full-time employees).
Discount purchasing program (for full-time employees).
Pet insurance (for full-time employees).