Job Description

Life Care Center of Puyallup is a consistently 4 and 5 star rated facility in beautiful downtown Puyallup.

Were looking for a nurse with great clinical skills and an outgoing disposition who wants to be a part of a strong clinical team in a lively sub-acute and long-term care environment!

Hiring For: FT Day Shift- Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

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 Cares 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

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