Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

The Westchester House•Chesterfield, MO

About The Position

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role is performed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator provides leadership for unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates care plans and services with an RN, administers medications as ordered, maintains timely and accurate documentation, and responds in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving patient and staff safety. The role also involves supporting patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being and contributing productively to an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current license or registration in the applicable state; must maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Integrity and professionalism in accordance with Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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

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 to help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Prepare and administer medication accurately 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 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 applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, company policies, and Life Care standards.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.