Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah, KY is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse Unit Care Coordinator to supervise and coordinate patient care on the unit, ensuring compliance with regulations and Life Care standards.

You will lead unit nurses and CNAs, manage medication administration with physicians’ orders, document accurately, and maintain professional conduct while supporting patient wellbeing and safety daily.

Qualifications

• Accredited LPN program completion.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• 1 year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification maintained during employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Chart accurately and timely.
• Coordinate patient care to promote well-being.
• Administer medications as ordered by physician.
• Lead during emergencies related to patient safety.
• Coordinate care plans with RN.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Assist in evacuating patients when needed.
• Use reasoning and good judgment.
• Collaborate on an interdisciplinary team.
• Stand, sit, lift, and move as required.
• Read, write, speak, understand English.

Skills

Advanced knowledge in field of prac

Make independent decisions

Laws and guidelines in post-acute care

Implement and interpret departmental P

Competency in patient rights and安全

Professional relationships with staff

Confidentiality of information

Follow company policies and compliance

Code of Conduct compliance

Education

Attended an accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

Geriatric nursing experience preferred

CPR certification upon hire/or orientation

Job description

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Employment Status: Full-Time 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