Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job Description
Why Choose The Glen: Our Leadership Team works hand in hand to oversee the day to day management of The Glen while honoring our rich history and ensuring that The Glen remains at the forefront of our industry and a vital part of the local community for over 122 years. We are an organization culture focusing on “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 provide a consistent schedule so you can plan your life. Position: Full-Time: Shift 7:00 pm – 7:00 am 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. Job Description – LPN (Charge Nurse) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides clinical leadership to the household and performs 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 ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures the clinical operations in the household are in compliance with federal, state & local regulations and professional standards of nursing care while honoring person-centered care Provides leadership to household staff to maintain policies and procedures for clinical practices and household management that support the values of resident directed care Participates in hiring functions, orientation, training, clinical competency, educating, counseling and performance appraisals of clinical staff Participates in maintaining household budget Ensures that resident receives effective daily person-centered care & services in accordance with their plan of care through such functions as medication administration, monitoring of direct care-givers, assessing resident conditions, consulting with the physician and other care team members Participates in planning, organizing, directing and facilitating the clinical operations of the household Assures regulatory compliance by encouraging and/or maintaining appropriate record keeping Mentors and leads clinical employees in the household and maintains a positive working relationship with all members of the household staff Actively leads and/or participates in the Quality Management program for the household May serve in other roles or perform other tasks in the households as the need requires.