Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Puyallup • Puyallup, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Life Care of Puyallup is a 4 and 5-Star quality-rated facility offering inpatient and outpatient rehab services, short-term and long-term care, and skilled nursing. The LPN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on their respective unit, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Life Care Centers of America facilities operate Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) that provide long-term care for residents requiring ongoing skilled support and compassionate daily assistance, and short-term, sub-acute rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury. This role involves collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together, serving a diverse patient population including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs. Patient-centered care is a top priority.

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
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment
• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Effectively 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 which allows 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
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Benefits

• Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Vacation, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave that begins accruing on day one
• Life insurance, short/long term disability
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree