LPN Personal Care Unit Care Coordinator
About The Position
The LPN Personal Care Unit Care Coordinator works with patients and families, the care team, payers, and external entities to promote, attain, or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role also promotes a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator provides, manages, and coordinates patient care and services; prepares and administers medication as ordered by a physician; documents care accurately and promptly; and coordinates care plans and services with an RN. The role also responds in a leadership capacity to emergencies related to patient and staff safety and assists with patient evacuation.
Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program.
- Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification during employment.
- Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
- Ability to implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
- Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
- Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory compliance training.
- Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Nice To Haves
- One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
- Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services to support patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
- Prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician.
- Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving patient and staff safety.
- Coordinate patient care plans and services with an RN.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Follow company policies, maintain confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
