Nurse at Sojourner Place

Enlivant is seeking a Care Services Nurse

at Sojourner Place in Kalamazoo, MI

Part-Time 

   
Who we are: 

At our core, we believe the care and service for America’s aging population is not only a moral obligation, but also an honor and a privilege.  By combining our fundamental values with our mission to enrich lives through meaningful relationships and vibrant communities, we seek to earn the right to be viewed as the nation’s most trusted senior living provider.  We employ compassionate people with integrity who embody excellence and promote these values.

Enlivant and its subsidiaries operate more than 200 assisted living residences comprising more than 9,000 resident units across the United States.  Enlivant assisted living residences are intimate, vibrant communities where our staff treats residents like family and serves them with the utmost integrity and compassion.  Enlivant employs nearly 5,000 people.

Enlivant is a certified “Great Places to Work” for four years in a row, and we believe in not only making an impact in our industry but also with each other. We’re also proud to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating across all our communities for the second consecutive year, recognizing their ongoing commitment to support the health and safety of everyone who walks through their doors.

How others describe us:  

“Enlivant is where compassion for residents and their families trumps all else.”    

“Employees enjoy the people they work with every day, and they find leadership cares and invests in their development and the company's culture.”   

“I find Enlivant places value in becoming a company where everyone's personal diversity is valued and respected, and where everyone can reach their full potential.  There’s a warmth and employees seem to genuinely care about each other.”   

What we have to offer you:

• A commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company paid life insurance
• Additional coverage options, including Short Term Disability, Accident, Legal, Critical Illness, and pet insurance
• A variety of family centered leaves, including New Child Leave
• Flexible paid and unpaid time-off benefits
• 401k Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on products/experiences through Purchasing Power/Perks at work

As the Care Services Nurse, you will:  

... be primarily responsible for administering or assisting in the administration of medication and treatments in accordance with a resident’s health care provider’s orders. You may also provide residents with limited nursing services, assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (iADLs), provide general supervision, and respect residents' rights and needs of choice.

What you’ll do here:  

• Administer medication or treatments prescribed by a resident’s health care provider
• Provide intermittent nursing services and observation of residents within state licensure regulations
• Provide care and assist residents with ADLs including but not limited to bathing, toileting, grooming, dressing, transferring, and eating according to the individual care plan as needed
• Assist in the management and training of unlicensed caregivers relevant to Enlivant’s policies, procedures, and care plans
• Maintain resident records daily in accordance with federal, state, and company policies and processes. This includes documentation as it relates to medication distribution, leisure activities, and observations of the resident’s physical condition and/or behavior
• Perform other duties as assigned

We’d love to talk if: 

• You are a Licensed Nurse (RN/LPN/LVN) with a current/unencumbered license
• You have education or experience sufficient to meet position requirements or as required by State regulations
• You meet all mandatory health requirements by State regulations
• You maintain CPR and/or First Aid Certification as required by State regulations
• You continue education annually or as required by State Board of Nursing
• You have basic computer proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as the ability to learn new applications
• You have basic written and oral English communication skills  
• You care about serving seniors  
  
  

Bonus points if:    

• You have at least 6 months of clinical experience in long term care, community-based care, or assisted living
• You possess good time management and organizational skills
• You work harmoniously with other employees and develop/maintain good employee relations and employee morale
• You engage others in fun and creative activities
• You have experience interacting with individuals diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease  

Pay Range: $18 - $24/ hour, based on experience.

You are required to complete any necessary health requirements which may change from time-to-time, such as vaccination.

Enlivant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified individuals will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, gender (including gender expression and identity), nationality and origin, disability (mental or physical), sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other applicable characteristics.

Where required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Salary : $18 - $24