Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Saint Louis•St. Louis, MO

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, regulations, and Life Care standards. The coordinator directs unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates care with an RN, and supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

Requirements

Attended an accredited LPN program.
Currently licensed or registered 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 keep the certification current during employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Knowledge of practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality and to follow company policies 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 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, guidelines, company policies, and departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality; adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory compliance training.