Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Unit Care Coordinator (LPN) in Omaha, NE. The role involves supervising and managing patient care, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to nursing staff. Candidates should have a valid LPN license and preferably one year of geriatric experience. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Must maintain an active LPN license in good standing.
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage patient care through interpersonal contact.
• Coordinate patient care plans and services with RN.
• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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