Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Ooltewah•Ooltewah, TN

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 operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator 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

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Currently licensed or registered in the applicable state; 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, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
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 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.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department programs and procedures, company policies, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.