Unit Care Coordinator (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Company: Life Care Center of Littleton
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 10, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description /n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n /n/n This position has an on-call requirement and is on our Long Term Care Unit. Position Summary/n 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. /nEducation, Experience, and Licensure Requirements/n /n - Attended an accredited LPN program /n - Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment. /n - One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred /n - CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment. /n /nSpecific Job Requirements/n /n - Advanced knowledge in field of practice /n - Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action /n - Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility /n - Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department /n - Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation /n - Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc. /n - Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information /n - Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures /n - Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training /n /nEssential Functions/n /n - Effectively direct the daily functions of unit nurses and CNAs to provide leadership on the floor /n - Chart appropriately, accurately, and in a timely manner /n - 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 /n - Accurately prepare and administer medication as ordered by a physician /n - Respond in a leadership capacity to emergency situations related to patient and staff safety /n - Coordinate patient care plans and services with RN /n - Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients /n - Assist in the evacuation of patients /n - Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance /n - Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment /n - Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team /n - Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours /n - Read, write, speak, and understand the English language /n /n An Equal Opportunity Employer

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