Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Lynn (MA); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 69.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Center of The North Shore in Lynn, MA is seeking a Unit Manager (LPN) to supervise and coordinate patient care on the long-term care unit. You will lead licensed nurses and CNAs, ensure compliance, and partner with families and staff to maintain high-quality care.

This full-time role requires an active LPN license, geriatric nursing experience preferred, CPR, and a dedication to compassionate, compliant care in a post-acute setting.

Formación

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required by hire or during orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs.
• Manage and coordinate patient care and services.
• Accurately prepare and administer medications as ordered by a physician.
• Respond to emergencies in a leadership capacity to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Coordinate patient care plans with the RN.
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Care coordination

Communication

Educación

Attended an accredited LPN program

Descripción del empleo

Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of The North Shore

Employment Status: Full-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 50 Pay Rate Minimum: 45 Shift: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Live the Mission

Get a $2,500 sign-on bonus when you join our team! Life Care Center of the North Shore is looking for Unit Managers for the long-term care unit.

Position Summary

The LPN Unit Manager 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