Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of The North Shore•Lynn, MA

About The Position

The LPN Unit Manager supervises, implements, coordinates, and manages patient care on the assigned long-term care unit. The role involves interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others, and must be carried out in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The manager directs the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs, coordinates patient care with an RN, and supports patients in attaining or maintaining the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. The role requires an active LPN/LVN license in good standing and current CPR certification. One year of geriatric nursing experience is preferred. The position includes direct patient-care activities, documentation, medication administration, emergency leadership, and physical activity throughout working hours.

Requirements

Attend an accredited LPN program.
Hold a current license or registration 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 it current throughout employment.
Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
Be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Be knowledgeable about practices and procedures and laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Demonstrate integrity and professionalism and complete required compliance training.
Read, write, speak, and understand English.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
Be able 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise, implement, coordinate, and manage patient care on the assigned unit.
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.
Exhibit 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.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, department programs and policies, company policies, and the Life Care Code of Conduct.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.