What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Treatment Nurse- Solera West Houston (20424) position at Cantex?
Description
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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:
¨ Observe, assess, treat, 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 the 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 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.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.
Please visit
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:
¨ Observe, assess, treat, 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 the 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 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.