Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) Position Available In Bradley, Tennessee

Tallo's Job Summary: The LPN Treatment Nurse at Life Care Center of Cleveland provides primary skin care to patients under medical direction, following all laws and regulations. Requirements include LPN licensure, wound care experience, and CPR certification. Duties involve delivering quality nursing care, treating skin disorders, and reporting changes in patient conditions. This is a full-time day position with an emphasis on professionalism and patient care.

Company:
Life Care Centers of America
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
Life Care Center of Cleveland

Cleveland, TN Employment Status:
Full-Time Shift:

Day
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 practice
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelineserning functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in allpetency areas including but not limited to: patient rights, and safety and sanitation
Maintains professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Understand and followpany policies including harassment andpliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct andpletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriatepliance training
Essential Functions
Knowledgeably andpetently deliver quality nursing care to patients
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions
Work with nursing team to educate CNAs as to proper positioning, training, and skin care
Identify changes in patients’ conditions and report changes to DON
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Assist in the evacuation of patients
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
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