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Job description
Position Summary
The RN Treatment Coordinator provides primary skin care to patients under the medical direction and supervision of patients' attending physicians in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Registered Nurse (RN) 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
Must be able to evaluate patients' needs through ongoing assessment and revise treatment plan through coordination with physician and interdisciplinary care team (IDT)
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
Worksite address
chesterfield, MO, 63005, US
Who can apply
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