Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Eugene (OR); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America in Eugene, Oregon seeks an LPN Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on the unit, guiding nurses and CNAs and ensuring compliance with laws and Life Care standards. You will build relationships with residents, families, and staff, manage medication administration, and respond to emergencies with professionalism and a commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications include completion of an accredited LPN program, active LPN license, CPR

Formación

• Attended an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN license in good standing.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and timely.
• Provide and coordinate patient care with emphasis on well-being.
• Accurately prepare and administer medications as ordered.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team coordination

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Emergency response

Educación

LPN program

Active LPN license

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

At Valley West we strive to be the premier provider of skilled and long-term care. We believe our residents are our highest priority and our associates are our most valuable resources. It is our desire to be the facility of choice in our community. Our programs and services are designed to operate with superior quality in order to satisfy the needs of our residents and staff. We have an exceptional team of dedicated associates and we are looking to expand the team with like-minded and motivated individuals looking to make a positive impact in others lives. We have had consistently low COVID 19 infection rates of our residents and staff along with positive outcomes and feed back from state infection control surveys. All employees are eligible for referral bonuses for certain high need positions.

Position Summary

The LPN Unit Care Coordinator is responsible for supervising, implementing, coordinating, and managing patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, nursing staff, and others on his/her respective unit in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Education, Experience, And Licensure Requirements

• Attended an accredited LPN program
• Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
• One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Advanced knowledge in field of practice
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
• Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor
• Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services through interpersonal contact which allows patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well being
• Accurately prepare and administer medication 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 RN
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language

An Equal Opportunity Employer