LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Company: Covenant Living Communities and Services
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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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.* 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.*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 InsuranceFor more information
about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit
www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org._Covenant Living
and CovenantCare at Home 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._Job Types:
Full-time, Part-timePay: From $32.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)*
Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life
insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:*
GeriatricsPhysical setting:* Long term care* Nursing homeStandard
shift:* Day shiftSupplemental pay types:* Differential
paySupplemental schedule:* HolidaysWeekly schedule:* 5x8* Rotating
weekendsWork Location: In person
Keywords: Covenant Living Communities and Services, Kentwood , LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), Healthcare , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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