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LPN (PRN)

The Glen Retirement

Shreveport, LA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assisted Living, CPR Certification, Certification & Accreditation Process (C&A), Communication Skills, Director of Nursing (DON), Emergency Response, Employee Orientation, Infection Control, Leadership, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Nursing Management, Operations, Philosophy, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Time Management
LOCATION
Shreveport, LA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Company Description: 
Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is 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. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else. By embracing this philosophy, residents are happier and healthier. Daily operations of The Glen community are driven by the residents and carried out by staff members that have been empowered to cater to the interests and personalities of the individuals they work with. The Glen is rich in tradition, progressive in theory, acclaimed in satisfaction, and – most importantly – feels like home. Enjoy working every day in an atmosphere of excellence with the best professionals.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: in charge of the designated nursing functions during his/her shift. Evaluates, plans, and implements adequate resident care and prevention of illnesses. Provides direct care, to the residents, and delegates and supervises the care provided by AMI’s/C N A’s.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: 
  1. Assigns specific duties to the AMIs on his/her shift and provides adequate supervision of those AMIs to ensure completion of these assignments
  2. Participates in developing, implementing, and revising of the resident’s service plan
  3. Identifies, reports, and documents incidents/accidents & participates in investigation of
  4. Incidents.
  5. Prepares, administers, & evaluates response to medication and treatments as ordered by
  6. physician & documents
  7. Assists residents in ordering or reordering their medications
  8. Documents nursing activities accurately and timely & keeps medical records current
  9. Identifies and reports changes in residents’ status to physicians, responsible parties
  10. Orients new employees as assigned
  11. Coordinates and participates in admission, transfer, and discharge of residents
  12. Communicates resident problems, needs, complaints, or other concerns with Nursing Director in a timely manner
  13. Responds to emergency situations and obtains assistance as necessary. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  14. Assures resident’s rights are protected; protects residents from abuse or neglect
  15. Practices and assures AMIs adhere to infection control policies and procedures
 Supervisor Responsibilities
  1. Supervises AMIs
  2. Functions as charge nurse during shift
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Licensed to practice in Louisiana
  • Good communication & leadership skills
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage stress
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to pull, push up to 90 pounds, lift up to 50 pound

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