Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sisters of Mercy of the Americas in Sacramento, CA, seek compassionate LPN/LVN to care for retired Sisters in a peaceful convent setting. This is not a hospital or traditional nursing home; the workload is sustainable, with meaningful relationships and care delivered with dignity and respect.

You will provide direct nursing care, including medications, health maintenance, and collaboration with nursing leadership, while maintaining accurate records and supporting Care Assistants in a

Qualifications

• Diploma from an accredited nursing program.
• California LVN License.
• Current CPR certification for health care providers.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to relate well with the elderly.
• Ability to work well as a team member.
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills.
• Freedom from illegal drug use in the workplace.
• Past abuse/neglect conviction disqualifies candidacy.
• Complete pre‑employment requirements (physical, drug test, TB test if required, MVR, references and background check).

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care including administering and dispensing medications, filling medi-sets, treatments, and implementing doctor’s orders.
• Keeps accurate medication records and assists in dispensing records.
• Serves as a communication link between shifts and with the Nurse Manager.
• Collaborates with Sister Life Ministers, Administration Staff, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Volunteers and others to ensure quality care for resident Sisters.
• Maintains written health care records.
• Guides and assists Care Assistants.
• Attends staff meetings, in-services, and care conferences.
• Responds appropriately in emergencies; adheres to infection control standards.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Initiative

Patient empathy

Education

Nursing Diploma

California LVN license

CPR certification

California Driver’s 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.