Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Hammond-Whiting Care Center • Whiting, IN

3d

About The Position

The LPN Treatment Nurse provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of their attending physicians and registered nurse, as indicated, and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The role delivers nursing care, identifies and treats skin disorders and lesions, and works with the nursing team to support proper patient positioning and skin care.

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.
• Be knowledgeable about practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities.
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies, harassment and compliance procedures, and Life Care’s Code of Conduct.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

Nice To Haves

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

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 about proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Identify changes in patients’ conditions and report them 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, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain professional working relationships and confidentiality, and complete required compliance training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed