Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Baylor pay included

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America is seeking an LPN Treatment Nurse in Hendersonville, NC. This role provides primary skin care to patients under medical direction and supervision, within Life Care standards and applicable laws.

Qualifications include an accredited LPN program, active LPN license in good standing, and CPR certification. Wound care and geriatric nursing experience are preferred, with a 36-hour weekly schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN in the applicable state.
• CPR certification required or obtained on orientation.
• Wound care and geriatric nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skin care to patients under physician and RN supervision.
• Educate CNAs on positioning, training, and skin care.
• Identify changes in patients’ conditions and report to DON.
• Maintain patient rights, safety, and sanitation.

Skills

LPN licensure

Wound care experience

Geriatric nursing

CPR certification

Education

Accredited LPN program

Job description

Shift Friday-Sunday 7A-7P

*Baylor pay included*

Work 36 hours a week, get paid for 44! Position Summary

5,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Shift Friday-Sunday 7A-7P

*Baylor pay included*

Work 36 hours a week, get paid for 44! 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 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 proceduresDisplays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and 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
• 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

An Equal Opportunity Employer