General Description :
The Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin and wound care of residents with an
emphasis on 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.
Essential Duties:
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 the development of 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 the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning and
positioning.
7. Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident in
accordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and the
policies and goals of this Facility.
8. Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques and
other ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status of residents