Licensed Practical Nurse – Skilled Nursing

Job Summary:

The LPN provides direct patient care and assists with nursing care plans under supervision. Responsibilities include medication administration, nursing procedures, patient support, and record-keeping. The LPN strong clinical skills and a commitment to high-quality care can make a difference in our senior patient lives every day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and upholds the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Uses adaptive equipment as indicated for personal hygiene, mealtime, mobility.
• Assists with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, oral care, hair care.
• Provides support with ambulation, mobility, and positioning, ensuring proper transfers to and from bed, chair, and toilet using correct body mechanics.
• Assists during mealtimes by preparing the patient, serving meals and snacks and offering fresh water.
• Assists with toileting, which may involve accompanying to the bathroom, using a commode, or providing incontinent care.
• Conducts patient observations and gathers data to aid the Professional Partner in the assessment process.
• Executes specified patient procedures, tests, and treatments within the scope of practice and according to established policies and procedures.
• Promptly reports patient outcomes to the Professional Partner.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation in the patient record from admission through discharge, including care provided, education delivered, observations made, and patient responses.
• Follows appropriate communication channels, providing concise, relevant information to fellow healthcare team members and reporting changes in patient status promptly.
• Administers medications and IV therapy in accordance with organizational protocols.
• Monitors blood transfusions and promptly communicates any issues to the Professional Partner.
• Actively participates in the established plan of care and provides transport as needed.
• Ensures a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control principles, responding promptly to call lights, and changing linens as required.
• Assists patients with the care of personal belongings and educates patients and families on diagnosis-specific home care plans and self-care expectations.
• Assesses the level of patient/family comprehension of teaching and adjusts methods to maximize understanding.
• Reviews discharge instructions with patients and families upon development by the Professional Partner.
• Engages in stretch breaks and utilizes appropriate safety equipment for transferring and repositioning elders/patients, including wearing and utilizing a gait belt.
• Attends mandatory Safety and Prevention educational sessions and promotes safe practices.
• Demonstrates understanding of organizational goals and articulates the importance of safety and prevention.
• Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time.
• Supporting student learning is a shared responsibility. Every team member is expected to contribute to creating a welcoming environment and to actively assist students in their educational experience, regardless of their specific role.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of Geriatric care desired.
• Must be able to fluently speak, read, write, and comprehend the English language.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Flexibility required to provide coverage 24 hours/day, 7 days per week. May be asked to float to other units.
• Computer skills &
• Mathematical skills.
• Medical Terminology required.
• Ability to multi-task and make decisions under pressure.
• Work alone and as part of a team.

Education and Experience

• 0-1 year of experience working with Geriatrics patients desired.
• IV Certification preferred.
• Valid State of Maine Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Active BCLS

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.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

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.