LPN CHARGE NURSE 7 AM to 7 PM

The Glen Retirement•Shreveport, LA

7h•$27 - $30

About The Position

Village Health Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as a Charge Nurse on the 7:00 AM–7:00 PM shift. The role provides nursing care in a warm, home-like environment, with an emphasis on treating residents with dignity, respect, and individuality and building meaningful relationships. The Charge Nurse delivers direct nursing care, monitors residents’ health, recognizes and responds to changes in condition, and provides clinical leadership and support to nursing staff. The position promotes resident-centered care, communicates with residents, families, physicians, and team members, mentors staff, and ensures nursing practices meet state regulations, facility policies, and standards of care. The nurse performs household nursing functions and works independently and with the care team to provide daily services in accordance with residents’ assessments, choices, and plans of care.

Requirements

Current, active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
Unencumbered Louisiana LPN license and ability to maintain renewal in accordance with State Board of Nursing standards.
At least 1 year of nursing experience; long-term care experience preferred.
CPR certification.
IV certification.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Leadership and team-building abilities.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Compassionate, resident-focused approach to nursing.
Dependability, professionalism, and a positive attitude.
Commitment to person-directed care.
Excellent computer skills and ability to use EHR, MS Outlook, and phone/fax.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Ability to work successfully both independently and with the care team in household settings.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care nursing experience.
Specialized training or experience in dementia care and geriatric nursing.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and monitor residents’ health conditions.
Recognize changes in residents’ conditions and respond appropriately.
Provide clinical leadership, guidance, supervision, and support to nursing staff.
Promote resident-centered care that respects individual preferences, choices, dignity, and personal care plans.
Communicate with residents, families, physicians, and team members about resident needs and changes in condition.
Coach and support nursing staff, encourage professional growth, and foster a positive, accountable team environment.
Ensure nursing practices comply with state regulations, facility policies, and established standards of care.
Perform nursing functions within the household to provide effective daily care and services in accordance with residents’ assessments, choices, and plans of care.
Work independently and with the care team to develop individualized care as indicated.