Lutheran Life Communities’ story began in 1892 with 26 cents. In the late 1880s, Pastor August Reinke preached a sermon to parishioners at Chicago’s Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He focused on the obligation to care for the community’s aging population. Two days later, an envelope appeared on his desk. It read “for the Altenheim building fund.” In the envelope, Rev. Reinke found 26 cents. Gifts continued and, in 1892 an organization was formed.

All team members promote the Ministry, Mission and Core Values of Lutheran Life Communities (LLC) by demonstrating professional and ethical work practices while fostering excellence in hospitality and customer service. Lutheran Life Communities and its team members live the mission daily: “Empowering vibrant, grace-filled living across all generations.”

The Flex PRN Certified Nursing Assistant works on an on-call, temporary basis, filling in for permanent CNAs on scheduled or unscheduled leave, or providing extra help with resident census increases. The primary purpose of this role is to create value for team members and Lutheran Life Communities so that we win in the marketplace.

We have immediate openings in our Pulmonary, mixed diagnosis neighborhoods

FLEX PRN PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Must agree to work five (5) plus self-scheduled full 12-hour shifts/month
• Complete PRN onboarding process
• Required Relias training program
• Expedited GIA
• Nurse competencies under direction of supervising nurse
• Must provide community PRN Coordinator or Scheduler monthly with the days available to work, either day or night shift, as selected by PRN team member
• Will be considered as scheduled to work on the days provided – day or night shift – unless notified by PRN Coordinator or Scheduler that they are not needed due to adequate staffing or low census (PRN team members will be removed from schedule first in the event of over-scheduled staff)
• In the event the PRN team member is removed from the schedule due to adequate staffing or low census, the decrease in days worked in the month will not affect the team member’s PRN status
• In the event a PRN team member is unable to provide the minimum days scheduled in a month, they will be placed on a 30-day probation; if this occurs two (2) months in a row due to the team member’s inability to work, the PRN team member is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment

FLEX PRN PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Eligible to participate in Lutheran Life Communities’ 403(b) plan (not eligible for company match)
• When working on one of the seven (7) recognized federal holidays, the PRN team member will receive matching holiday pay (double-time)
• Team Member Assistance Program
• 24/7 Senior Living Chaplains Counseling Service for team member and family members

Primary Responsibilities

• Fill staffing shortages due to permanent staff vacancies due to paid time off, FMLA, call-off, etc.
• Provide a wide variety of direct care and indirect services to residents.
• Interact with residents, responding to call lights and inquiries, respecting their rights, tolerating their differences and providing consistent and equitable treatment.
• Document care provided in a timely and correct manner according to assignment.
• Use proper techniques for resident escort and transfer.
• Perform other resident care duties as needed.

Grace in Action Participation

• Embrace the Grace in Action (GIA) program
• Support the program elements by daily implementation and participation of functions (i.e., huddles) and demonstration of the Foundational Documents.
• Display behavior that produces good customer service to all people with whom interactions occur.
• Consistently and actively implement GIA Culture Program elements throughout LLC.

Other Responsibilities

• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have a current CNA certification.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Flexibility to work different shifts (day or night) and different units as needed,
• One (1) or more years nursing experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• EHR experience, PointClickCare preferred.
• Experience overseeing staff of CNAs.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically and socioeconomically.

Key Competencies Required

Knowledge

• Technology proponent
• Understands organizational dynamics

Credibility

• Creditable activist
• Influencer/persuader
• Executes professional judgement
• Impactful

Alignment

• Strategic positioner
• Strategic development
• Business acumen
• Enterprise awareness

Performance

• Drives results
• Delivers quality and strives for continuous improvement
• Manage risk
• Provide insights

Relationships

• Capability builder
• Stakeholder leadership
• Team member champion
• Coach/developer

Innovation

• Change champion
• Innovative

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• The team member is subject to walking and standing for prolonged periods; and frequently stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls, pushes, pulls, grasps and feels.
• The team member frequently is required to use manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination when working with residents and handling medical/office equipment.
• The team member is subject to assist and support up to 50 pounds with varying amounts of assistance on a reoccurring basis.
• The team member is required to have corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
• Occupational exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious substances, including communicable diseases when performing resident care (Category III).
• Occasional exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
• Work schedule may include working mornings, evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.

EEOC Statement: Lutheran Life Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind, We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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