Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Westminster•Westminster, CO

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, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides leadership for unit nurses and CNAs and coordinates patient care plans and services with an RN. The coordinator supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

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, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, follow company policies, and adhere to the 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, providing 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 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.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, professional relationships, and compliance with company policies and the Code of Conduct.