Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village•Old Hickory, TN

About The Position

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on the assigned unit, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role provides leadership for unit nurses and CNAs and coordinates care plans and services with an RN. The coordinator provides and manages patient care, administers medications as ordered, documents care accurately and promptly, and responds in a leadership capacity to emergencies involving patient and staff safety. The position also requires dependable attendance, effective interdisciplinary teamwork, customer service, and assistance with patient evacuation when needed.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN/LVN license or registration in the applicable state, maintained in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current throughout employment.
Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of practices and procedures and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
Ability to implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Ability to understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Integrity and professionalism, including adherence to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completion of mandatory compliance training.
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 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 related to patient and staff safety.
Coordinate patient care plans and services with an RN.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.