Night RN/LPN: Lead Care for Seniors

Covenant Retirement Communities & Covenant Care; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Living is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (NOC 10p-6:30a) to provide direct resident care and supervise LPNs and CNAs in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. The role emphasizes assessments, care planning, and care coordination with physicians.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an approved nursing program with an active RN license in the state and at least one year of nursing experience, demonstrating compassion for seniors and strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State.
• One year nursing experience necessary.
• Devotion to standards and principles of professional nursing.
• Skill in assessing problems, planning and evaluating solutions in relation to supervision of LPNs and CNAs.
• Understanding, patience and tact in dealing with people.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal, English).
• Genuine compassion for senior adults and the disabled.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily direction and monitor the work of the LPNs and nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.
• Assist in the orientation of new nursing personnel and reinforce training standards to maintain a high quality of care.
• Assist in motivating LPNs and CNAs assigned to the nursing unit.
• Provide explanation of nursing procedures and assistance to staff to assure ongoing understanding and training.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Director of Nursing regarding assessments, 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.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Communication skills

Compassion for seniors

Assessment skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Covenant Living is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time night shift (NOC 10p-6:30a) to provide direct resident care and supervise LPNs and CNAs in assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. The role emphasizes assessments, care planning, and care coordination with physicians.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an approved nursing program with an active RN license in the state and at least one year of nursing experience, demonstrating compassion for seniors and strong