Nurse, RN or LPN, PRN Per Diem
Company: Covenant Living Communities
Location: Carol Stream
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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. You 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 at Windsor Park
is seeking qualified candidates for Nurses, RN or LPN, 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 nurse ensures
that quality care is delivered through monitoring of staff
performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident
observation. 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 Nurse, RN or LPN 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 nurses and nursing assistants
and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of
care.
- Utilize the electronic medical records system timely and
accurately.
- 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 or RN in the State
of IL
- Oneyear 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
Homeare 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.
Keywords: Covenant Living Communities, Carol Stream , Nurse, RN or LPN, PRN Per Diem, Healthcare , Carol Stream, Illinois
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