Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
About The Position
The Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of patients’ attending physicians and registered nurse, as indicated, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary or secondary lesions, and collaborates with the nursing team to educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care. The nurse identifies changes in patients’ conditions and reports them to the Director of Nursing (DON), while delivering quality nursing care and supporting patient safety and service.
Requirements
- Attend an accredited LPN program.
- Hold a current license or registration in the applicable state and maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
- Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and keep it current throughout employment.
- Have advanced knowledge in the field of practice.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
- Know practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
- Demonstrate proficiency in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
- Read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Be able 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 about proper positioning, training, and skin care.
- Identify changes in patients’ conditions and report changes to the DON.
- Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
- Assist in the evacuation of patients.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and departmental policies and procedures.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and complete mandatory compliance training.
Benefits
- $7,500 sign-on bonus for full-time employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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