Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) Wound Care Nurse

Company: Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie
Location: Port Saint Lucie
Posted on: January 13, 2021

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:* Must have attended an accredited LPN program* Must be 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* Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.Specific Job Requirements:* Must have advanced knowledge in field of practice* Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action* Must be knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility* Must have the ability to implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department* Must 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* Must 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 trainingEssential Functions:* Must be able to knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients* Must be able to identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions* Must be able to work with nursing team to educate CNAs as to proper positioning, training, and skin care* Must be able to identify changes in patients' conditions and report changes to DON* Must exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients* Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients* Must demonstrate dependable, regular attendance* Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment* Must be able to communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team* Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English languageAn Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Life Care Center of Port St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie , Treatment Nurse (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) Wound Care Nurse, Other , Port Saint Lucie, Florida