Senior LVN: Unit Nursing Lead & Care Coordinator

Santa Fe Care; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Fe Care is seeking a qualified LPN to organize and direct nursing care on a designated unit, ensuring quality resident care in accordance with regulations.

You will lead a team, coordinate with therapists, document care, administer medications, and participate in QA activities. Must have an accredited LPN program graduate and a valid license, with at least two years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with LPN licensure.
• Ability to direct, motivate and train staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Responsible during the shift for the total nursing care of residents in the assigned unit.
• Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State, Local, and company regulations.
• Explains procedures and treatments and care plan to resident.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Transcribes physician's orders.
• Charts progress notes in an informative, factual manner that reflects the care administered as well as the resident's response to care.
• Receives/gives report from/to nurse he/she is receiving/ coming on and records sufficient information and implements appropriate follow-up action as necessary.
• Conducts frequent rounds to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
• Monitor that C.N. A's documentation is completed daily.
• Takes report form C.N. A's to facilitate accurate documentation in resident medical record.
• Coordinates residents' rehabilitation program with therapist to ensure 24-hour rehabilitation needs are meet.
• Records new/changed diet orders. Forward information to Dietary Department.
• Participates in department or unit quality improvement activities.
• Participates and attends periodic in-services and staff meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Staff training

Confidentiality

Education

LPN license

Job description

Santa Fe Care is seeking a qualified LPN to organize and direct nursing care on a designated unit, ensuring quality resident care in accordance with regulations.

You will lead a team, coordinate with therapists, document care, administer medications, and participate in QA activities. Must have an accredited LPN program graduate and a valid license, with at least two years of nursing experience.