Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time 3pm-11pm

## Overview Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Our Core Values: Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status. ## Description St. Mary’s Villa, a proud member of Covenant Health, is a non-profit community consisting of a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Personal Care Residence. We are committed to enriching the lives of our residents and to supporting family members in the care of their loved ones. We welcome residents of all faiths, races and cultures, and since 1924, we have provided care and comfort seniors and their families from Lackawanna County 9 including the neighboring communities of Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, and Wayne and Lackawanna counties. Our caregivers are the heart and soul of St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home. We are continually looking to hire the very best talent available, and we believe it is our duty to provide our people with the tools, resources and opportunities they need to grow and achieve new milestones in their career. Our mission and values are at the core of who we are, how we serve our seniors and how we train and inspire our staff. ***The rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.*** ## Requirements **Supervises and renders total nursing care to residents within an assigned unit. Works with the Director of Nursing and is responsible for nursing personnel under his/her supervision. Observes and reports all symptoms and conditions of the resident.** **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:** - Provides appropriate, holistic resident assessment. - Accurately records nursing notes on any changes in the resident’s medical, emotional or physical changes. - Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician and notes reactions. - Accompanies the physician when visiting residents; sets up treatment and prepares equipment for that visitation. - Reports accurately any significant physical, social, psychological and environmental changes/deterioration of resident’s status to supervisor and physician. - Demonstrates appropriate documentation on nursing care plans. - Performs only the duties that he/she has been taught and passed competency in--within the scope of professional nursing practices. - Understands Resident Bill of Rights, especially the right to privacy and strict confidentiality of all personal records, medical history and information pertaining to that resident. - Assumes responsibility for operations on his/her assigned unit, including supervision of assigned PCA’s - Assigns, delegates, and directs staff. - Demonstrates ability to appraise staff. - Interprets nursing home policies to staff, residents and their families. - Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. **Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities:** - Follows nursing policies and procedures of a nursing home in accordance with the Policy and Procedure Manual. - Demonstrates knowledge of Dept. of Health regulations. - Demonstrates and practices standards of conduct in the areas of quality of…