Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?
WHAT WE'RE ABOUT
We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.
Requirements:
Treatment Nurse Summary:
The Treatment Nurse provides primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of residents' attending physicians, Director of Nursing, or Medical Director of the facility with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. The Treatment Nurse assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements, and Company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
- Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services to residents using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
- Completes weekly skin assessment of residents and records results with assessment.
- Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician 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 a clean, dry bed.
- Provides information to residents and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of residents.
- Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physicians and completes weekly skin reports for DON.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must have an active license in vocational nursing.
Benefits:
- Medical insurance with Rx benefits.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision care.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Paid vacation.
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