Wound-Care · Skilled NursingOne (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
License
LPN or LVN license
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Certification
CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.After hire
Also asks
Attended an accredited LPN program
Also asks
Advanced knowledge in field of practice
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Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Also asks
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Also asks
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Also asks
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Also asks
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Preferred
Experience
Prior wound care experience preferred
Experience
One (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
You would step into skilled nursing at Life Care Center of Tullahoma on N. Jackson Street, part of Life Care Centers of America—a privately owned operator with more than 200 locations and 47 years in the field. On the unit,…
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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
