Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Post Falls•Post Falls, ID

21h

About The Position

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. It provides leadership to unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates care plans and services 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 a current license or registration 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 throughout employment.
Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Know practices and procedures and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Be able 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 medication 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.