RN LPN
About The Position
Covenant Living is seeking Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to provide quality care to older adults in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The role supports resident quality of life and family peace of mind in a team-oriented, faith-based community. The nurse helps ensure quality care through monitoring staff performance, contacting physicians, participating in care planning, and observing residents daily. The position also provides direct resident care in accordance with nursing standards of practice, established procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
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 support a high standard of nursing care and completion of tasks.
- Assist with orienting new LPNs/LVNs and nursing assistants, and reinforce training standards.
- Explain nursing procedures and provide assistance to staff to support ongoing understanding and training.
- 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 and mental and emotional conditions; communicate significant changes to appropriate staff and, when indicated, notify physicians and family members 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 reports at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure resident information is communicated.
- Assist with admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, and ensure physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, and other matters are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and six paid holidays
- 403(b) plan with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities
- Voluntary life and AD&D benefits
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services
- Home and auto insurance
- Discount purchasing program
- Pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
