Nurse, LPN/LVN Per Diem, 7A-7P or 7P-7A

Covenant Living • Maryville, TN

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About The Position

Covenant Living is seeking Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) for per diem shifts 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 helps ensure quality care through monitoring staff performance, physician contact, care planning, and daily resident observation, while also providing direct resident care. Work is performed according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

The LPN/LVN supports and monitors nursing assistants, helps orient and train staff, observes residents’ health and emotional well-being, communicates significant changes, and contacts physicians and family members when indicated. The nurse also provides appropriate direct care, participates in shift reports, and assists with new resident admissions and orientation. Covenant Living describes its environment as supportive and faith-based, with teamwork, respect, and service as everyday values.

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 monitor nursing assistants’ work on the unit, ensuring a high standard of nursing care and completion of tasks.
• 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 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, and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
• Notify physicians and family members according to prescribed procedures when indicated.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate, 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.
• 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.
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits.
• Tuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services.
• Home and auto insurance.
• Discount purchasing program.
• Pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree