Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
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Job Description
Life Care Center of Puyallup is located in a city known forits agricultural roots and community spirit. Residents benefit from the annualWashington State Fair numerous parks and a revitalized downtown area withshopping and dining options. Puyallups friendly and welcoming atmosphere makesit an excellent place to live and work offering a balance of suburban comfortand easy access to urban amenities in nearby Tacoma and Seattle. With scenictrails local farmers markets and a strong sense of community Puyallupprovides a high quality of life for residents and employees alike.
Life Care of Puyallup is centrallylocated by the Evergreen State Fairgrounds. Our team is built up of caring andcompassionate caregivers that truly care for the team and for the residents. Weare a 4 and 5-Star quality-rated facility that offers inpatient and outpatientrehab services short-term and long-term care along with skilled nursing allin one. Come join us!
Patient Centered Care is a top priority at Life Care ofPuyallup
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 CaresCode 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
- 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
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
