Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) LPN Weekend Supervisor

Life Care Center of Orange Park•Orange Park, FL

About The Position

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care on the assigned unit through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides leadership to unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates patient care with an RN, and supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Attend an accredited LPN program.
Hold an active LPN/LVN license in good standing in the applicable state and maintain it throughout employment.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Be knowledgeable about practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.

Nice To Haves

One year of geriatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs and provide leadership on the floor.
Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact.
Prepare and administer medications accurately as ordered by a physician.
Respond in a leadership capacity to emergencies related to 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.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others; protect confidential information; and comply with company policies and training requirements.