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Do you have a passion for caring & helping others?

Do you want to be part of a nursing team who changes lives?

Come join our team whose mission is to provide excellent resident care with a vision to be the provider and employer of choice in long term care through integrity, professionalism and the art of caring.

The Treatment Nurse (TN) assists in planning, implementing, and evaluating resident skin care needs to promote resident health. The TN communicates with other Licensed Staff of the facility in evaluating resident needs to decrease risk of skin breakdown, contractures, weight loss, skin tears and so forth while in the facility. The TN assists the facility to provide education and intervention to assure prevention programs are implemented. The TN assists the Nursing Department to develop, implement and revise resident’s plan of care. The TN documents on records as per policy and procedures and participates in staff meetings as required.

Responsibilities

The Treatment Nurse works with the Director of Nursing to assure the following responsibilities are accomplished. This list is only partial and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks and responsibilities.

1. Provides resident treatments and special procedures as ordered.

2. Assists/performs screenings and/or evaluations of new admissions, pre-admissions, and re- admissions in regards to skin care.

3. Assists in development and revision of plan of care as indicated by the resident’s response to treatment and the effectiveness of the overall plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

4. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the resident’s care.

5. Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and functions under stressful situations.

6. Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity; ensures resident confidentiality and privacy.

7. Interacts professionally with resident/family and involves resident/family in the formation of the resident-centered plan of care.

8. Works closely with DON to implement and coordinate all aspects of the facilities Treatment Program.

9. Provides job related staff teaching as necessary.

10. Have the ability to learn computer systems, system applications and related office equipment.

11. Promotes effective work relationships with the administrator, medical staff, personnel, volunteers, agencies, and management staff affiliated with the facility.

12. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program

13. Reviews Quality Measures and takes an active role in improving quality.

14. Assist with investigations and follow up of incidents, accidents and grievances.

15. Reports immediately to Director of Nursing and Facility Administrator, situations involving abuse, neglect, or suspicion of a crime.

16. Performs any other responsibilities as discussed and designated by the Director of Nursing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Long term care
• Nursing home

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Signing bonus

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Wound care: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Required)

Work Location: In person