Position Summary
The LPN Treatment Nurse provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of patients attending physicians and registered nurse as indicated in accordance with all applicable laws regulations and Life Care standards.
Education Experience and Licensure Requirements
- Attended an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed / registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- Prior wound care experience preferred
- One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Advanced knowledge in field of practiceMake independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws regulations and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facilityImplement and interpret the programs goals objectives policies and procedures of the departmentPerform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to : patient rights and safety and sanitationMaintains professional working relationships with all associates vendors etc.Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and / or confidential informationUnderstand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Cares Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingEssential Functions
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patientsIdentify manage and treat specific skin disorders and primary / secondary lesionsWork with nursing team to educate CNAs as to proper positioning training and skin careIdentify changes in patients conditions and report changes to DONExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAssist in the evacuation of patientsDemonstrate dependable regular attendanceConcentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgmentCommunicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary teamSit stand bend lift push pull stoop walk reach and move intermittently during working hoursRead write speak and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Skills
EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Dermal Fillers,Experience Administering Injections,Home Care,Nursing,Botox Experience,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding
Employment Type : Gig
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1