LPN Unit Coordinator-Huntersville Oaks FT Days, 8a-4p

34319 Huntersville Oaks - Skilled Nursing Facility

Full time

Yes

40

8a-4p and some weekends. 3+ years of Skilled Nursing experience highly preferred. Leadership experience preferred.

Pay Range

$26.55 - $39.85

Located in Huntersville, NC, Atrium Health Huntersville Oaks is an award-winning nursing and rehabilitation facility with 168 beds.  We provide short term rehab, long term care, palliative care, and hospice care and are committed to enhancing the quality of life and well-being of all our residents. Huntersville Oaks was recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for providing 4 star care and was named one of Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in 2023.

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Essential Functions

• Responsible for resident satisfaction with care and services
• Schedule and organize assignments for resident care, breaks, meals and cleaning duties
• Assume responsibilities for all activities on the unit (including labs, weights, monitoring of labs etc.)
• Handle family concerns, staffing issues, and other aspects of resident care, notifying the Administrator/DON as appropriate
• Ensure the Unit Secretary conducts his/her responsibilities in an accurate and timely manner
• Transcribe, verify and implement the physicians' orders according to policy
• Ensure that resident care conditions and concerns are reported accurately at the end of the shift and document the same information on the communication report
• Assist with orienting new teammates to the unit
• Report all incident and medication errors to DON and assure that appropriate form is filled out
• Assure that ADL's are logged in Care Tracker each shift.
• Conduct staff meetings as indicated/necessary in Nursing Supervisor's or Assistant Nurse Manager's absence
• Make rounds to determine resident care level, environment safety and employees' performance
• Ensure that residents' care plans are being followed through by appropriate staff members.
• Direct resident care, such as routine medication administration performance of treatments, therapies and procedures

Physical Requirements
Must speak English and be able to communicate effectively with residents, visitors and staff. Must have good general vision and hearing, as well as excellent verbal skills. Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift a minimum of 10 pounds shoulder high. Critical thinking and the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to stressful situations in necessary.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Current LPN licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the applicable state required. Two years of nursing experience with the geriatric population required. Ability to work quickly and efficiently with minimal supervision.

Our Commitment to You:

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Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program