Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN) RN treatment nurse

Life Care Center of Athens • Athens, TN

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About The Position

The RN Treatment Coordinator provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of their attending physicians, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role involves identifying, managing, and treating skin disorders and lesions; assessing patient needs; and coordinating treatment plans with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team. The coordinator also works with the nursing team to educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Currently licensed or registered as a Registered Nurse in the applicable state, with an active license in good standing throughout employment.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current during employment.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures, and of laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facility functions.
• Ability to perform competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prior wound care experience preferred.
• One year of geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
• Work with the nursing team to educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Evaluate patients’ needs through ongoing assessment and revise treatment plans in coordination with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
• Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility guidelines, and company policies; maintain confidentiality and professional relationships; and complete required compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree