Nurse, RN (Full Time- Days)
About The Position
Covenant Living is seeking Registered Nurses to provide care in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. The position supports quality care through resident assessment and monitoring, staff oversight, physician communication, and care planning, while also providing direct resident care. Duties are performed according to nursing standards of practice, established procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities. The RN provides daily direction to LPNs and nursing assistants, supports staff orientation and training, and communicates with the Director of Nursing about resident assessments, observations, concerns, needs, and other relevant activities. The role includes observing residents’ health and emotional well-being and reporting significant changes to appropriate staff, physicians, and family members as prescribed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
- At least one year of nursing experience.
- Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing.
- Skill in assessing problems and planning and evaluating solutions related to routine supervision of LPNs and nursing assistants and resident needs.
- Understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with people.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Genuine compassion for senior adults and people with disabilities.
- Good human-relations skills and ability to monitor and direct the activities of others.
- Availability, when necessary, to work beyond normal hours and temporarily in other related positions, and to work weekends, holidays, or days and shifts other than those for which hired.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily direction to LPNs and nursing assistants and monitor their work to ensure high standards of care and completion of tasks.
- Assist with orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards.
- Help motivate LPNs and CNAs assigned to the nursing unit.
- Explain nursing procedures and assist staff to support ongoing understanding and training.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Nursing about assessments, observations, problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions.
- Observe and evaluate residents’ health and mental and emotional conditions.
- Communicate significant changes in residents’ conditions to appropriate staff and, when indicated, notify physicians and family members according to prescribed procedures.
- Provide direct care to residents and contribute to assessment, monitoring, and care planning.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance.
- Paid time off 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, and 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
