Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Valley West Health Care Center • Eugene, OR

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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, and provides leadership to unit nurses and CNAs in a post-acute care setting.

Requirements

• Have attended an accredited LPN program.
• Be currently licensed or registered in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
• Maintain current CPR certification, obtained upon hire or during orientation.
• Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
• Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Know practices and procedures, and the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
• 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.
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

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 to support patients’ 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 involving patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate patient care plans and services with an RN.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Referral bonuses are available to employees for certain high-need positions.

What This Job Offers

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