Are you passionate about healthcare and working with the elderly?
Come join our team and “make a difference” every day at
The Glen Retirement System!
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.
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.
Primary:
Clinical skills - Meets state licensing and all other appropriate regulations for position, as well as The Glen’s expectations of position clinically (direct nursing, teaching, supervision, guidance).
Home Building - Demonstrates to all staff, residents and family that The Glen is committed to the creation of the pleasures and good daily life expected of a resident’s home. Understands that quality care is enhanced with quality of life in the household.
Leadership - Models and ensures that everyone is providing medical treatment in a manner that honors resident preferences and individuality. Sensitive to changing medical needs and the nature of staff responses and takes appropriate actions. Provides leadership to household staff to maintain policies and procedures for clinical practices and household management that support the values of resident directed care.
Mentor - Is able to model person-centered practices, as well as evaluate and provide direction and coaching to other clinical staff as needed. Mentors and leads clinical employees in the household and maintains a positive working relationship with all staff members. Able to facilitate sense of team connection and participation. Able to advocate for needs of either household, resident, family or staff as needed.
Sensitivity and Communication - Provides clear directions and explanations and elicits trust and cooperation from staff. Good supervision skills – provides clear directions and expectations as well as providing clear, effective feedback. Able to communicate resident’s medical needs clearly with staff and families, and facilitates other staff participation in medical care through eliciting others’ observations, suggestions, etc. Able to communicate clearly and effectively with physicians.
Requirements:
- Licensure as an LPN in Louisiana, unencumbered and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.
- 1+years’ experience in nursing (long term care preferred).
- CPR certified.
- IV certified.
- Commitment to person directed care. Specialized training or experience in dementia care and geriatric nursing preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and able to use EHR, MS Outlook, and phone/fax.
- Proficient in use of medical terminology.
- 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.
- The ability to work successfully both independently and with the care team in household settings. Able to think “outside the box” and develop individualized care as indicated
Benefit Package
- Competitive wages
- Shift Diff $3.00
The Glen is always looking for caring individuals excited to be part of an active, nurturing community. Below you will find an outline of our current openings. You can also pick up an application or turn in an application at the Human Resources building Monday-Friday between 9 to 11 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
Message from CEO:
The Glen is a place where you can make a difference, exceed expectations and be a part of a TEAM. The Glen is about quality care, exceptional customer service and going above and beyond for residents who call The Glen home. Join our Glen family and see the difference.
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