Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Company: Presbyterian Homes & Services
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: September 13, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:

Presbyterian Homes & Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Mount Carmel Bluffs in Dubuque, IA. I am excited to share that the Clinical Administrator (DON) of the LTC has been on the team for 15+ years! We are currently hiring for:

1. A Part Time, .4, Overnight schedule in LTC (4 shifts a pay period, 10PM-6:30AM, does include every other weekend).

Mount Carmel Bluffs offers a nursing loan forgiveness program and is a shared ministry of the Sisters of Charity, BVM and Presbyterian Homes & Services, will be a new senior community in a beautiful and serene location atop the bluffs of Dubuque, Iowa, overlooking the Mississippi River.

This community offers the following care options: Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Center/Long Term Care

Our Response to COVID-19:

The safety of our staff and the residents is our #1 priority. We have taken great measures to do our part in stopping the spread of Covid-19.

• Vaccine - We encourage vaccination to protect each other; vaccination is free and encouraged but not mandated.
• Clean Air - New bipolar ionization technology safely cleans the air inside all of our buildings without the use of chemicals or unwanted byproducts.
• Physical Distancing & Masks - Spacious environments along with protocols around mask wearing and proper physical distancing enable community amenities and fellowship.
• Cleaning & Disinfection - Electrostatic sprayers,  hand washing stations and/or hand sanitizer dispensers are at all entrances. 
• Private Rooms - As a commitment to our superior resident experience, we offer over 95% private rooms in our care settings.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the provision and monitoring of high quality clinical care and services to residents consistent with regulations and established clinical best practices.

• Licensed Practical Nurse with current licensure with the State Board of Nursing in state(s) in which he/she practices.
• Current CPR certification.
• Interest in gerontological nursing, rehabilitative and restorative clinical practices.
• Demonstrated compatibility with PHS's mission and operating philosophies.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), based in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a non-profit, faith-based organization providing a broad array of high quality housing choices, care and service options for older adults. Over 7,000 employees serve 27,000 older adults through 50 PHS-affiliated senior living communities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa, and through Optage® home and community services. PHS is also co-owner of Genevive, a progressive model of primary care, care navigation and value-based services for over 5,300 older adults in Minnesota. Established in 1955, PHS has earned the reputation as an innovative leader concerned with promoting independence, vitality and well-being for those they serve.

We believe employees are the most important resource in our ministry and we are committed to an environment where employees are valued and empowered to make a difference. With a strong commitment to grow our employees from within, the development opportunities with us are virtually unlimited. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for advancement, ongoing training, and incredible benefits like education assistance and nursing loan forgiveness.

If you have a desire to honor God by enriching the lives and touching the hearts of older adults, consider answering the call and join our team.

PHS is an EEO/AA employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

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