RN Treatment Nurse
The RN Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin and wound care of residents with an emphasis on the prevention and treatment of skin disorders. The Treatment Nurse follows the established nursing Care Plan and makes appropriate adjustments as resident care needs and/or physician orders change. Assists with the duties of the staff LPN or Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.
DUTIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in residents.
2. Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders.
3. Performs evaluation using observation and inspection techniques.
4. Confers with the Care Planning Team in developing the Care Plan.
5. Provides and documents
treatment for skin disorders within established wound
care
protocol and monitors ongoing skin and wound treatments.
6. Monitors preventive measures such as inspection, turning and positioning.
7. Assists in modifying the
treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident under
established
medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the
policies
and goals of this Facility.
8. Provide information to
residents and caregivers on prevention techniques and
other ways
to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status
of
the resident.
QUALIFICATIONS
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Is a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and currently licensed as a Nurse in the State.
2. Previous work experience in a long-term care setting. Supervisory experience and organizational skills in a long-term care setting preferred.
3. Is listed in good standing as confirmed on the State Department of Professional Credentialing.
4. Possesses excellent technical assessment and documentation skills, and leadership qualities.
5. Possesses good communication skills and is patient and self-disciplined.
6. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance