Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, a Generations Healthcare facility is in search of a Treatment Nurse to join our team.

$46- $48 per hour

Job Summary:

The primary role of the Treatment Nurse is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psycho social needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of the facility.

Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):

• Confer with the Director of Nursing Services and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatological disorders of residents in the facility.
• Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
• Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, in order to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Perform duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments. Interpret these to the physician, resident family members, and public as appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LVN/RN in this state.
• Wound Certified
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation packages, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities.

We invite you to make a difference in the lives of others and our residents, who represent a Lifetime of Memories, a Lifetime of Care, and a Lifetime of Love. Please submit your resume for consideration.