Treatment Nurse

Treatment Nurse needed for premier nursing facility. Come join our winning team!

Our Mission: We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Position Summary:

Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, federal and state regulations and company policies.

Qualifications: If you meet the below – please apply!

• Current state LVN or RN license
• Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans
• Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
• Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
• Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment orders
• Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintenance of clean, dry bed
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
• Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident
• Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
• Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
• Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate
• Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business
• Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)
• 401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)
• Company paid Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
• Employee Assistance program
• Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections
• Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

• Benefits available to full-time employees

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top-tier, 24-hour nursing home in San Francisco, we pride ourselves on providing state-of-the-art rehabilitation and nursing services.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site