Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on the unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State; must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current during employment
• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities
• Proficient in all competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understands and follows company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct
• Completes mandatory Code of Conduct and compliance training
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being
• Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician
• Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety
• Coordinate patient care plans and services with RN
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Perform physical tasks including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently during working hours