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.
Posted Sep 25
Pay
Not posted
Unit and setting
Wound-Care · Skilled Nursing
License
LPN or LVN licenseCurrently licensed/registered in applicable State
Term
Permanent
Do you qualify?
License
Currently licensed/registered in applicable StateCurrently licensed/registered in applicable State.
License
Active LPN/LVN license in good standing maintained throughout employmentMust maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Certification
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientationCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation.
Certification
CPR certification must remain current during employmentCPR certification must remain current during employment.
Also asks
Attended an accredited LPN program
Also asks
Advanced knowledge in field of practice
Also asks
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Also asks
Completes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance trainingcompletes mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training
Preferred
Experience
One (1) year geriatric nursing experienceOne (1) year geriatric nursing experience preferred
Experience
Prior wound care experiencePrior wound care experience preferred
Deliver quality nursing care to patientsKnowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
Day to day
Identify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesionsIdentify, manage, and treat specific skin disorders and primary/secondary lesions
Day to day
Educate CNAs on positioning, training, and skin care with the nursing teamWork with nursing team to educate CNAs as to proper positioning, training, and skin care
Day to day
Identify changes in patient condition and report them to the DONIdentify changes in patients’ conditions and report changes to DON
Day to day
Assist in the evacuation of patientsAssist in the evacuation of patients
Details
Physical demands: sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hoursSit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Posted on Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene’s careers page.
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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
Neighborhoods+Nurses and medical staff commonly settle in Midtown along Government Way or in Riverstone for quick, central access to clinical centers, daily amenities, and newer rental options like townhomes and apartments. Those looking for walkable lakeside charm choose Downtown, Sanders Beach, or Fort Grounds, which are lined with historic cottages, restored mid-century homes, and luxury condos, though at premium tiers. In northwest Coeur d'Alene, master-planned developments like Coeur d'Alene Place draw professionals wanting newer single-family layouts with sidewalks and parks. For those seeking larger lots, outbuilding space, or more square footage, neighboring communities such as Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Dalton Gardens serve as popular suburban and semi-rural commuter alternatives.
Nurses and medical staff commonly settle in Midtown along Government Way or in Riverstone for quick, central access to clinical centers, daily amenities, and newer rental options like townhomes and apartments. Those looking for walkable lakeside charm choose Downtown, Sanders Beach, or Fort Grounds, which are lined with historic cottages, restored mid-century homes, and luxury condos, though at premium tiers.
In northwest Coeur d'Alene, master-planned developments like Coeur d'Alene Place draw professionals wanting newer single-family layouts with sidewalks and parks. For those seeking larger lots, outbuilding space, or more square footage, neighboring communities such as Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Dalton Gardens serve as popular suburban and semi-rural commuter alternatives.
Getting around+Coeur d'Alene functions as the medical and commercial hub of Kootenai County, with most local drives between residential neighborhoods and central healthcare facilities taking under twenty minutes. Interstate 90 acts as the main east-west arterial, connecting the city seamlessly to Post Falls and Spokane, which sits about thirty minutes to the west with an international airport. Traffic is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, though summer tourism leads to heavy seasonal congestion along Sherman Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, and downtown lake access routes. During winter, snow, ice, and hillside road conditions require all-wheel drive, dedicated winter tires, and extra travel time for early-morning hospital shifts.
Coeur d'Alene functions as the medical and commercial hub of Kootenai County, with most local drives between residential neighborhoods and central healthcare facilities taking under twenty minutes. Interstate 90 acts as the main east-west arterial, connecting the city seamlessly to Post Falls and Spokane, which sits about thirty minutes to the west with an international airport.
Traffic is generally light compared to large metropolitan areas, though summer tourism leads to heavy seasonal congestion along Sherman Avenue, Northwest Boulevard, and downtown lake access routes. During winter, snow, ice, and hillside road conditions require all-wheel drive, dedicated winter tires, and extra travel time for early-morning hospital shifts.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation defines daily life, with Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River supporting paddleboarding, kayaking, boat charters, and tubing throughout warm months. Tubbs Hill features a 2.2-mile loop trail along granite bluffs and secluded swimming coves just steps from downtown, complemented by sprawling green spaces at McEuen Park and City Beach. Cyclists and runners utilize the paved North Idaho Centennial Trail, which stretches along the water toward Washington, as well as mountain biking systems on Canfield Mountain and the Mineral Ridge trail. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowboarding are easily accessible at nearby Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and Schweitzer Mountain.
Outdoor recreation defines daily life, with Lake Coeur d'Alene and the Spokane River supporting paddleboarding, kayaking, boat charters, and tubing throughout warm months. Tubbs Hill features a 2.2-mile loop trail along granite bluffs and secluded swimming coves just steps from downtown, complemented by sprawling green spaces at McEuen Park and City Beach.
Cyclists and runners utilize the paved North Idaho Centennial Trail, which stretches along the water toward Washington, as well as mountain biking systems on Canfield Mountain and the Mineral Ridge trail. In the winter, downhill skiing and snowboarding are easily accessible at nearby Silver Mountain, Lookout Pass, and Schweitzer Mountain.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of small-city community and world-class alpine lake scenery. Anchored by Lake Coeur d'Alene and forested mountain peaks, the city is a haven for nurses who want their downtime filled with paddleboarding, trail running on the Centennial Trail, or hiking the shoreline loop at Tubbs Hill. Housing and lifestyle vary significantly by neighborhood: Riverstone provides modern, low-maintenance apartments and townhomes close to clinical corridors; Midtown offers practical single-family homes and duplexes; and planned northwest communities like Coeur d'Alene Place cater to those needing garage space and quiet yards. For more spacious parcels or newer suburban subdivisions, Post Falls and Rathdrum provide straightforward highway commutes along Interstate 90. Prospective relocators must weigh genuine tradeoffs, including tight housing availability near the water, heavy summer tourist crowds along Sherman Avenue, and snowy winter road conditions that demand reliable vehicles for early hospital shifts. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle in a close-knit North Idaho setting, Coeur d'Alene delivers exceptional quality of life.
