Unit Manager (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
On-sitePost Falls, Idaho, United States
Job Summary
Direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor while supervising, implementing, and coordinating patient care through interpersonal contact with patients, families, and staff. Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered, chart appropriately in a timely manner, and coordinate patient care plans with RNs. Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety, assist in patient evacuations, and maintain professional relationships with vendors and associates. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, adhere to Life Care's Code of Conduct, and follow all applicable laws and regulations governing the post-acute care facility. Weekend Manager needed to join the Life Care Post Falls Leadership Team.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation
- CPR certification must remain current during employment
- 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 training
- 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
- Weekend Manager needed
Desired Qualifications
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
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