Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America's Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village in Nashville is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to serve as Unit Care Coordinator. You will supervise daily nursing operations, coordinate patient care, and lead CNAs and staff on the unit in accordance with regulations and Life Care standards.

Requirements include completion of an accredited LPN program, an active LPN license in good standing, CPR certification, and preferably one year of geriatric experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited LPN program completed.
• Active LPN license in good standing.
• CPR certification on hire or during orientation.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead unit nurses and CNAs to deliver patient care.
• Direct daily nursing operations and charting.
• Administer medications as ordered.
• Coordinate care plans with RNs and other staff.
• Respond to emergencies with leadership on the floor.
• Maintain patient rights, safety and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership on unit

Clinical supervision

Education

Accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

CPR certification

One year geriatric nursing experience (preferred)

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Old Hickory Village

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

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’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