Weekend RN Treatment Nurse

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Treatment RN for the weekends!

• Patient Assessment & Care:
  Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, and document resident conditions, reporting changes to physicians and unit managers.
• Wound Care Specialist:
  Manage all aspects of wound care, including assessing skin breakdown, applying treatments, educating staff/residents, documenting wound status, and completing quality assurance reports.
• Medication & Treatment Administration:
  Administer medications and treatments as ordered, transcribing physician orders accurately.
• Care Plan Management:
  Implement and coordinate care plans, ensuring adherence to physician orders, facility policies, and federal/state guidelines.
• Supervision & Delegation:
  Oversee and guide nursing assistants (CNAs) in providing care, ensuring proper skin prevention programs and daily tasks are completed.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely clinical records and reports.
• Communication:
  Act as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Emergency Response:
  Provide prompt response to urgent physical and emotional needs and manage emergency situations.
• Education:
  
  Educate residents and families on self-care techniques and treatment plans.

• Current, valid RN license.
• Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Wound care expertise (dressings, assessment).
• Medication administration.
• Care planning.
• Patient/family education.
• Documentation (EHR/Charting).