What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Nurse LVN-RN (24382) position at Cantex Continuing Care Network?
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Job Summary:
The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the wound care of Residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure.
At times, this position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the Resident.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
¨ Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid
license in the applicable State.
¨ Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care
setting is preferred.
Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
¨ Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
Essential Functions:
¨ Observes, assesses, treats, and documents Residents wounds according
to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local
regulations.
¨ Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development
of pressure ulcers.
¨ Assists in collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance
including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.
¨ Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in
Residents wounds/condition.
¨ Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.
¨ Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing.
¨ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
¨ Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care.
¨ Ensures that each Resident's attending physician and family or responsible
party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Resident's wound/
condition and this notification is documented in the medical record.
¨ May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate
clinical care by the CNA staff.
¨ Ensures that each Resident's accident or incident is fully documented and
reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical
Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
¨ Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
¨ Ensures a safe environment for the Resident population.
¨ May participate in the Nurse Manager On-call rotation.
¨ Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures
for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
- Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.