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Covenant Living of Colorado

LPN- Full Time

Covenant Living of Colorado, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208

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Making a difference in the lives of others is the core of what we do at Covenant Living. Our healthcare professionals help older adults by improving their quality of life and creating peace of mind for them and their families. We are the nation’s sixth‑largest nonprofit senior‑living provider, and we’re seeking Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) to support our mission in assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory‑care settings.

Responsibilities

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 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, suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, and conditions.

Observe and evaluate residents’ health, mental and emotional conditions and communicate significant changes to appropriate staff. Notify the physician and family members according to prescribed procedures when indicated.

Provide direct patient care as appropriate, including procedures such as catheter placement and care, colostomy care, suction, dressings, naso‑gastric tubes, and other treatments.

Participate in reports 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, ensuring physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

Qualifications

Graduate 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 nursing.

Compensation and Benefits Pay Range : $32.36 — $40.79 per hour. The offered rate considers qualifications, experience, education, geography, and internal equity.

Benefits

include:

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 insurance

Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice 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.

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