Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Auburn, CA, seeks compassionate LPN/LVN to join a home convent environment caring for retired Sisters. This role involves direct nursing care, medication administration, and collaboration with a dedicated care team in a non-hospital setting.

Requirements include California LVN license, CPR, and a clean driving record. The position emphasizes dignity, respect, and community values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• California LVN license.
• Current CPR certification for health care providers.
• Valid California driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to relate well with the elderly.
• Team player with good collaboration.
• Demonstrates initiative when appropriate.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Free from illegal drugs and substance use in the workplace.
• No history of abuse or mistreatment in healthcare settings.
• Completion of pre-employment requirements (physical, drug test, tb test, MVR, etc).

Responsibilities

• Incorporates Mercy mission and values into work performance.
• Provides direct nursing care including medications, medi-sets, treatments, and doctor orders.
• Maintains accurate medication records and dispensing logs.
• Serves as a communication link between shifts and Nurse Manager.
• Collaborates with Sister Life Ministers, Administration Staff, and Volunteers to ensure resident care quality.
• Maintains written health care records.
• Offers guidance to Care Assistants.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, and care conferences.
• Responds to emergencies and takes appropriate action.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards.
• May be required to drive occasionally.
• Performs other nursing care activities in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Skills

CPR certification

Team player

Communication skills

Elderly care

Initiative

Valid driver’s license

Education

Diploma from an accredited nursing program

California LVN license

Job description

Hours:

6am- 2:30pm or 2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Sisters of Mercy are seeking compassionate and dependable LPN/LVNs to join our caring community team. This is a unique opportunity to work in a peaceful, home convent environment caring for retired Sisters who have spent their lives in service to others.

This is not a hospital setting and not a traditional nursing home. Our community allows for a sustainable workload, meaningful relationships with residents, and the opportunity to provide care with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Inspired by the mission of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, we strive to respond with kindness and vision to those in need. Our workplace is rooted in dignity, faith-based values, and service to others.

Responsibilities Include:

• Incorporates an understanding of the Mercy mission and values into work performance


• Gives direct nursing care including ordering and dispensing medications, filling medi-sets, treatments, procedures, verifying and implementing doctor’s orders, providing health maintenance.


• Maintains accurate medication records and assists as needed in constructing and maintaining the record for dispensing medications.


• Team Communication: Serves as a communication link between shifts, and with the Nurse Manager.


• Works with Sister Life Ministers, Administration Staff, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Volunteers and others to ensure quality of care for resident Sisters.


• Maintains written health care records.


• Give guidance and assistance to Care Assistants.


• Attends and participates in Our Lady of Lourdes staff meetings, in-services, and care conferences.


• In the event of an emergency, takes the initiative and responds appropriately.


• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards, including universal precautions.


• May be required to drive on occasion.


• Performs other activities related to nursing care of the residents in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

Required

• Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.


• LVN license from the State of California.


• Current CPR certification for health care providers.


• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License without any moving violations.


• Ability to relate well with the elderly.


• Ability to work well as a team member.


• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative when appropriate.


• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills


• Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.


• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a healthcare setting are ineligible for employment in this position.


• Successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical, drug test, tb test if required, MVR report, previous employment, current employment, references and background check.

Preferred

• Experience in Geriatric Nursing.


• Understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy.