Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of New Port Richey•New Port Richey, FL

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 registered nurses, as indicated. Care must comply with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The role includes identifying, managing, and treating skin disorders and lesions, supporting patient safety and rights, and working with the nursing team to promote proper positioning and skin care.

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.
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 facility functions.
Proficiency in applicable competency areas, including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures.
Ability to concentrate, use reasoning skills and good judgment, and communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation, and kept current throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients competently and knowledgeably.
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 Director of Nursing (DON).
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist with 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 patient rights, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and professional working relationships.
Complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.
Perform required physical activities during working hours, including sitting, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, walking, reaching, and moving intermittently.