Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Florida; In loco; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Tempo pieno

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Life Care Center of New Port Richey is seeking an licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Treatment Nurse role. The position provides primary skin care under medical direction, ensuring adherence to laws and Life Care standards.

Responsibilities include delivering nursing care, assessing skin conditions, and educating CNAs on proper skin care and positioning. CPR certification is required; active LPN license must be maintained throughout employment.

Competenze

• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• CPR certification required upon hire or during orientation.
• Prior wound care experience preferred.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Mansioni

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients in a post-acute setting.
• Identify and treat skin disorders and monitor lesions.
• Educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Identify patient condition changes and report to the DON.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and sanitation standards.
• Uphold confidentiality and professional conduct per policy.

Conoscenze

Wound care

Geriatric nursing

Formazione

Accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

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Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Center of New Port Richey

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: 11/7/2026

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 guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
• Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
• Perform proficiently in all competency 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 follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
• Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’sCode of Conductand completes mandatoryCode of Conductand other appropriate compliance training

Essential Functions

• Knowledgeably and competently 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
• 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