Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Company: The Oaks
Location: New Bedford
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

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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 trainingEssential 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 languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

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