Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Darcy Hall of Life Care • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interaction with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role is performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The coordinator provides floor leadership, manages and coordinates patient care and services, and works with the RN and interdisciplinary team to support patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited LPN program.
• Current license or registration in the applicable state; maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current 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.
• Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• 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

• 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 the RN.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist with patient evacuation.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; follow company policies and complete required compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed