Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Certification
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.After hire
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Attended an accredited LPN program
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Advanced knowledge in field of practice
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Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
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Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
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Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
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Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
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Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Preferred
Experience
One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
Posted on Life Care Center of Hixson’s careers page.
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7500.00 sign on bonus
Position Summary
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.
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 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
Essential Functions
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
Neighborhoods+Hixson features several distinct residential pockets ranging from quiet lakeside enclaves to convenient commercial hubs. Big Ridge is known for higher-end hillside homes, scenic vantage points, and immediate proximity to the water, while Lakesite offers spacious lots and a peaceful, semi-rural suburban character. Families frequently target Middle Valley for its quiet subdivisions and direct school access, whereas the Northgate area appeals to commuters seeking proximity to shopping centers and direct thoroughfares into Chattanooga.
Hixson features several distinct residential pockets ranging from quiet lakeside enclaves to convenient commercial hubs. Big Ridge is known for higher-end hillside homes, scenic vantage points, and immediate proximity to the water, while Lakesite offers spacious lots and a peaceful, semi-rural suburban character.
Families frequently target Middle Valley for its quiet subdivisions and direct school access, whereas the Northgate area appeals to commuters seeking proximity to shopping centers and direct thoroughfares into Chattanooga.
Getting around+Commuting from Hixson into downtown Chattanooga and central healthcare hubs generally takes around 20 to 25 minutes by personal vehicle along key arterial routes like Hixson Pike and Highway 153. Regional public transit options are quite limited across suburban Hamilton County, so nurses and clinical staff rely almost entirely on driving for shift work, contending with peak-hour bottlenecking along bridge crossings and major corridors.
Commuting from Hixson into downtown Chattanooga and central healthcare hubs generally takes around 20 to 25 minutes by personal vehicle along key arterial routes like Hixson Pike and Highway 153. Regional public transit options are quite limited across suburban Hamilton County, so nurses and clinical staff rely almost entirely on driving for shift work, contending with peak-hour bottlenecking along bridge crossings and major corridors.
Outdoors+Water access and sprawling green spaces define outdoor life in Hixson. Chickamauga Lake and the Chickamauga Dam area serve as regional epicenters for boating, fishing, and shoreline walking, complemented by Chester Frost Park's sand beach, campgrounds, and boat ramps. Closer inland, Greenway Farms offers miles of walking trails, an off-leash dog park, and easy kayak put-ins along North Chickamauga Creek, with more rugged hiking available through the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy.
Water access and sprawling green spaces define outdoor life in Hixson. Chickamauga Lake and the Chickamauga Dam area serve as regional epicenters for boating, fishing, and shoreline walking, complemented by Chester Frost Park's sand beach, campgrounds, and boat ramps.
Closer inland, Greenway Farms offers miles of walking trails, an off-leash dog park, and easy kayak put-ins along North Chickamauga Creek, with more rugged hiking available through the North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Hixson
Hixson serves as an established, practical retreat for healthcare workers who want easy access to downtown Chattanooga medical centers without sacrificing quiet suburban living or outdoor access. Positioned along Chickamauga Lake just north of the river, the area allows nurses to decompress after long shifts by paddling at Greenway Farms, camping at Chester Frost Park, or dining at neighborhood staples like Spanglish and Mike's Tavern. Residential choices cater to diverse lifestyles: Big Ridge delivers scenic views and lake proximity, while Middle Valley and Lakesite provide traditional single-family neighborhoods with generous yards. Commuting into central Chattanooga typically requires a manageable 20 to 25 minute drive, although transit scarcity means a dependable vehicle is mandatory, and traffic along Hixson Pike can back up during morning and evening rush hours. For relocating nurses seeking water access, established neighborhoods, and straightforward logistics, Hixson delivers a comfortable balance of recreation and suburban convenience.
