Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Hendersonville•Hendersonville, NC

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of attending physicians and a registered nurse, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role delivers nursing care, identifies and treats skin disorders, and works with the nursing team to support patient care and skin-care practices. The position is scheduled Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. It offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and Baylor pay; employees work 36 hours per week and are paid for 44 hours.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current LPN/LVN license or registration in the applicable state, maintained 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, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
Proficiency in applicable 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 perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving 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 knowledgeably and competently.
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.
Identify changes in patients’ conditions and report them to the Director of Nursing (DON).
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with patient evacuation.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
Follow applicable laws, regulations, facility practices, procedures, policies, and standards.
Maintain confidentiality and professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Complete required Code of Conduct and compliance training.