Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem
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. Sisters of Mercy of the Americas is long-term care.
- Shift and hours
- 6am- 2:30pm or 2:00pm - 10:30pm
- Unit and setting
- Convent 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.retired Sisters
- License
- LVN license LVN license from the State of California.
- Term
- Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- LVN license LVN license from the State of California. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification for health care providers Current CPR certification for health care providers.
- Education
- diploma from an accredited school of nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
- Also asks
- California Driver's License without moving violations Must possess a valid California Driver’s License without any moving violations.
- Also asks
- competent nursing skills appropriate to license Demonstrates competent nursing skills appropriate to license.
- Also asks
- ability to relate well with the elderly Ability to relate well with the elderly.
- Also asks
- ability to work well as a team member Ability to work well as a team member.
- Also asks
- ability to take initiative when appropriate Demonstrates the ability to take initiative when appropriate.
- Also asks
- verbal and written communication skills Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills
- Also asks
- freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
- Also asks
- no court convictions for abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of individuals in a healthcare setting 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.
- Also asks
- complete pre-employment physical, drug test, TB test if required, MVR report, employment verification, references, and background check
Preferred
- Experience
- Geriatric Nursing experience Experience in Geriatric Nursing.
- Also asks
- understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy Understanding and appreciation of the traditions and culture associated with the Sisters of Mercy.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- incorporate Mercy mission and values into work performance Incorporates an understanding of the Mercy mission and values into work performance
- Day to day
- give direct nursing care including ordering and dispensing medications, filling medi-sets, treatments, procedures, verifying and implementing doctor's orders, and health maintenance
- Day to day
- maintain medication records and assist in constructing and maintaining dispensing records Maintains accurate medication records and assists as needed in constructing and maintaining the record for dispensing medications.
- Day to day
- serve as communication link between shifts and with Nurse Manager Team Communication: Serves as a communication link between shifts, and with the Nurse Manager.
- Day to day
- collaborate with Sister Life Ministers, Administration Staff, Spiritual Care Coordinator, and Volunteers Works with Sister Life Ministers, Administration Staff, Spiritual Care Coordinator, Volunteers and others to ensure quality of care for resident Sisters.
- Day to day
- maintain written healthcare records Maintains written health care records.
- Day to day
- give guidance and assistance to Care Assistants Give guidance and assistance to Care Assistants.
- Day to day
- attend and participate in Our Lady of Lourdes staff meetings, in-services, and care conferences Attends and participates in Our Lady of Lourdes staff meetings, in-services, and care conferences.
- Day to day
- respond appropriately in emergencies In the event of an emergency, takes the initiative and responds appropriately.
- Day to day
- apply infection control standards and universal precautions Demonstrates knowledge of infection control standards, including universal precautions.
- Day to day
- drive on occasion May be required to drive on occasion.
- Day to day
- perform other nursing care activities in collaboration with Nurse Manager Performs other activities related to nursing care of the residents in collaboration with the Nurse Manager.
- Details
- peaceful, home convent environment 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.
- Travel
- occasional driving
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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LVN – Sisters of Mercy Auburn Campus.
Position Details
- Pay Range: $30 – $40/hour
- Auburn, CA
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.
Demonstrates competent nursing skills appropriate to license.
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.
If you are looking for meaningful work in a respectful, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply.
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What's around it?
Sacramento, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Household income
- $87,321/yr, all local households, not nurse pay