Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Hammond-Whiting Care Center; Whiting (IN); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Life Care Centers of America’s Hammond-Whiting Care Center seeks a dedicated Treatment Nurse (LPN) to provide primary skin care under physician and nurse supervision. This full-time day position requires an active LPN license and a commitment to high-quality geriatric care.

You will work with the nursing team, educate CNAs on positioning and skin care, and monitor patient changes, reporting to the Director of Nursing.

Formación

• Attended accredited LPN program.
• Licensed/registered in applicable state; active LPN license in good standing.
• Prior wound care experience preferred.
• One year geriatric nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation.

Responsabilidades

• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions.
• Educate CNAs on proper positioning, training, and skin care with the nursing team.
• 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 good judgment and follow department programs and policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to Life Care’sCode of Conduct and compliance training.

Conocimientos

Wound care experience

Geriatric nursing experience

CPR certification

Educación

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Accredited LPN program

Descripción del empleo

Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)

Hammond-Whiting Care Center

Employment Status: Full-Time Shift: Days

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’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