Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Position Summary <p>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. </p> Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements <ul> <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 <em>Code of Conduct </em> and completes mandatory <em>Code of Conduct </em> and other appropriate compliance training </li> </ul> Essential Functions <ul> <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> </ul> <p>An Equal Opportunity Employer </p>