LPN/LVN PRN

We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us! LPN/ LVN (nurse assessment coordinator (NAC)) is an individual licensed as a nurse by the State Board of Nursing and employed by a nursing facility, and is responsible for coordinating completion of the resident assessment instrument. Will secure approval of assessments from the Registered Nurse (RN). Serves as the resource for the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) and is responsible for complying with ethical and timeliness standards when setting ARDs, completing assessments, and upholding Medicare requirements. Review PDPM regulatory with Healthcare Administrator for financial outcomes and performance. Assists with the coordination of care delivery by applying advanced nursing clinical skills, completing assessments, analyzing data, educating team members, and coordinating the exchange of resident information across the care settings. The complexity of these requirements is paramount to the success of the financial operations in our facilities and the care of our residents. The MDS Nurse / NAC is responsible for ensuring compliance with key federal requirements. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) may be hired in secondary NAC positions with RN oversight. Works under the direction of an RN.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 facilitiesIn This Role, The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse WillAssist 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 HaveGraduate 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 nursingFor full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:Medical, dental and vision insuranceEmployer paid group term life and disabilityPaid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays403(b) with a 3% employer matchFitness center use at most facilities.Various voluntary benefits:Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarshipsEmployee assistance programLegal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing programPet 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.