The Woodlands

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: 
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<li>Attended an accredited LPN program</li>
<li>Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.</li>
<li>One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred</li>
<li>CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.</li>
</ul>
Specific Job Requirements: 
<ul>
<li>Advanced knowledge in field of practice</li>
<li>Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action</li>
<li>Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility</li>
<li>Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department</li>
<li>Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation</li>
<li>Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.</li>
<li>Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information</li>
<li>Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures</li>
<li>Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training</li>
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Essential Functions: 
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<li>Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor</li>
<li>Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner</li>
<li>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</li>
<li>Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician</li>
<li>Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety</li>
<li>Coordinate patient care plans and services with RN</li>
<li>Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients</li>
<li>Assist in the evacuation of patients</li>
<li>Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance</li>
<li>Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment</li>
<li>Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team</li>
<li>Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours</li>
<li>Read, write, speak, and understand the English language</li>
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An Equal Opportunity Employer

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) Weekend Supervisor

Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) Weekend Supervisor

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