Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Hilliard; Hilliard (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Center of Hilliard is seeking a Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) to supervise, implement, and coordinate patient care on the unit, collaborating with patients, families, and staff on a daily basis.

The role requires an active LPN license and accredited program completion, with CPR certification. Geriatric nursing experience is preferred. This is a full-time, in-facility position with day shift responsibilities and hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must have active LPN license in good standing.
• Completed accredited LPN program.
• CPR certification required.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor.
• Chart patient information accurately and timely.
• Provide, manage, and coordinate patient care and services.
• Accurately administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Lead in emergency situations affecting patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate patient care plans with RN.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of information and professional conduct.
• Communicate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

LPN license/registration

Accredited LPN program

CPR certification

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Hilliard

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Shift: Days

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’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand 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
• 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