Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
About The Position
The LPN Treatment Nurse provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of attending physicians and registered nurses, as indicated, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The nurse identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions, while working with the nursing team to educate CNAs on positioning, training, and skin care. The role also involves identifying changes in patients’ conditions and reporting them to the Director of Nursing (DON), delivering quality nursing care, and contributing to patient safety and an interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited LPN program.
- Current license or registration in the applicable state; maintain an active LPN/LVN license in good standing throughout employment.
- CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and maintained as current throughout 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
- 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 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.
- Maintain dependable, regular attendance.
- Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
- Follow applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, company policies, and department programs and procedures.
- Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality.
- Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
