Position Summary
The LPN Personal Care Unit Care Coordinator works together with the patient and family care team payers and external entities to promote attain or maintain the highest practicable physical mental and psychosocial well being and promote a safe transition from the facility to the next provider or care setting 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 practiceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Chart appropriately accurately and in a timely mannerProvide 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 beingAccurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physicianRespond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safetyCoordinate patient care plans and services with RNExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hoursRead write speak and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Billing,Apparel Merchandising,Information Security,Jewellery,Art
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1