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Life Care Centers of America

Treatment Coordinator (Registered Nurse/RN)

Life Care Centers of America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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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 during orientation; 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, safety, and sanitation

Maintain professional working relationships with all associates, vendors, etc.

Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information

Understand and follow company policies, including harassment and compliance procedures

Display integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completing 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 on proper positioning, training, and skin care

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

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industry Hospitals and Health Care

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