LPN 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

APS Hire•Shreveport, LA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At The Glen, our nurses provide clinical leadership to the household and perform nursing functions within the household to ensure the provision of effective daily care & services to each resident in accordance with their assessment, choices and plan of care. The Glen Retirement System strives to provide the best environment for seniors with a "resident directed" philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. This philosophy aims to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment.

Requirements

Licensure as an LPN in Louisiana, unencumbered and must maintain license renewal.
1+ years' experience in nursing (long term care preferred).
CPR certified.
IV certified.
Commitment to person directed care.
Excellent computer skills and able to use EHR, MS Outlook, and phone/fax.
Proficient in use of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Specialized training or experience in dementia care and geriatric nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical leadership to the household and performs nursing functions to ensure effective daily care and services to each resident.
Recognizes early signs of changing conditions and uses available resources to resolve needs.
Demonstrates commitment to creating a positive daily life for residents.
Models and ensures medical treatment honors resident preferences and individuality.
Provides leadership to household staff to maintain policies and procedures for clinical practices and household management that support resident-directed care.
Mentors and leads clinical employees, fostering a sense of team connection and accountability.
Advocates for the needs of the household, residents, families, or staff.
Provides clear directions and explanations, eliciting trust and cooperation from staff.
Communicates resident's medical needs clearly with staff and families, and facilitates staff participation in medical care.
Communicates clearly and effectively with physicians.
Performs nursing functions within the household to ensure the provision of effective daily care and services to each resident in accordance with their assessment, choices and plan of care.
Works successfully both independently and with the care team in household settings.
Thinks "outside the box" and develops individualized care as indicated.