Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Life Care Centers of America; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America seeks an LPN Treatment Nurse to provide primary skin care under the medical direction of attending physicians and RNs in a post-acute care setting.

Applicants should hold an active LPN/LVN license, CPR certification, and have experience in wound care or geriatric nursing. This is a full-time position emphasizing teamwork, compliance, and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Identify and treat skin disorders and lesions.
• Educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care.
• Identify changes in patients' conditions and report to DON.
• Maintain patient safety and confidentiality.
• Assist in patient evacuation and demonstrate reliable attendance.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Wound care experience

Geriatric nursing experience

Education

Accredited LPN program

Job description

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 procedures
• Displays 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