The LPN/LVN provides direct patient care and monitors the performance of nursing assistants to ensure high standards of care. Responsibilities include evaluating resident health, communicating changes to physicians, and managing clinical procedures like catheter and colostomy care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program and hold a current, valid state license. At least one year of nursing experience and a commitment to professional nursing principles are required.
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Job description
We Are Inspired to Serve.
Join us!
Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about.
Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a difference in the lives of older adults.
From improving our residents’ quality of life, to creating peace of mind for them and their families, our team members know that as a part of our community, they are changing lives.
Covenant Living, the nation’s sixth-largest nonprofit senior living provider, is seeking qualified candidates for Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to help in fulfilling our common purpose: to create joy and peace of mind for our residents and their families by creating a better way of life.
Join our organization, where teamwork, respect, and service is part of our everyday environment and build your health care career in a supportive, faith-based community.
Positions are available in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.
This position to ensure that quality care is delivered through monitoring of staff performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident observation.
This position also provides direct care to residents.
All this is done according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and established State and Federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities In this role, the Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse will: Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.
Assist in the orientation of new LPN/LVNs and nursing assistants and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of care.
Provide explanation of nursing procedures and assistance to staff to assure ongoing understanding and training.
Communicate on a regular basis with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.
Observe and evaluate residents' health, mental and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff.
When indicated is responsible for notifying the physician and family members according to prescribed procedures.
Provide direct patient care as appropriate including, but not limited to, procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso-gastric tubes and other treatments.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Legal Services
Scholarships
Home Insurance
Auto Insurance
Fitness Center Use
Discount Purchasing Program
Employer Paid Group Term Life Insurance
403(b) With 3% Employer Match
Participate in report at the beginning and end of shifts to assure proper information about residents is communicated.
Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, assure that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.
The ideal candidate will have: Graduate of an approved school of licensed practical/vocational nursing.
Current license, in good standing, as an LPN/LVN in the State.
One year nursing experience.
Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing. #LPN Compensation Pay Range: $29.13 - $40.52 per hour Reasonable Pay Estimate A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $29.13 - $40.52 per hour.
There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays 403(b) with a 3% employer match Fitness center use at most facilities.
Various voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D Tuition assistance and scholarships Employee assistance program Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program Pet Insurance For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.
Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
We believe we are a great place to work.
Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization.
From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults.
We believe we are inspired to serve.
We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life.
These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents.
Safety I learn & follow safety policies & procedures.
I immediately report unsafe conditions for staff, residents, & guests and fix when possible.
I protect residents, co-workers, & myself from unsafe conditions and practices by reporting unsafe conditions and fixing it or having it fixed.
Courtesy I smile & acknowledge everyone that I encounter.
I carry myself in a manner that projects positivity, approachability, & respectfulness.
I address the concerns of others by actively listening & seeking solutions.
Responsiveness I take initiative to respond to the needs of others in a timely manner to achieve resolution.
I anticipate the needs of others and respond in a timely manner.
I communicate to others who need to join me in responding to the needs of others.
I return phone calls within 24 hours.
I identify action steps and communicate them to all vested parties.
Image I ensure our environment is professional, welcoming, & clean.
I follow CL policies, procedures, & all regulations.
We believe in making a difference in other’s lives.
We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health.
Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve residents.
