Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Post Falls•Post Falls, ID

23h

About The Position

The LPN Unit Manager supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned unit through interaction with patients, families, nursing staff, and others. The role follows applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards, and provides leadership for unit nurses and CNAs. The posting identifies this as a weekend manager position on the Life Care Post Falls Leadership Team.

Requirements

Attend an accredited LPN program.
Hold a current LPN/LVN license or registration in the applicable state and maintain it in good standing throughout employment.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Know practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Implement and interpret department 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.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving 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.
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.