Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of Jefferson City•Jefferson City, TN

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 focuses on identifying, managing, and treating skin disorders and lesions, and educating nursing assistants on proper positioning, training, and skin care. The position works a 12-hour shift and includes working every other weekend. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Have attended 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 functions in a post-acute care facility.
Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
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.
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 on 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.
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment.