Treatment Nurse- LVN Job Frisco area,Texas USA,Nursing

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Responsibilities

Perform dressing changes and wound care;
Responsible for monitoring/follow-up of all ulcers and incisions with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family;
Assess Weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with all ulcers and incisions, evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required;
Monitor lab reports for incidence of infection in assigned wounds. Evaluate causative factors/problems, solutions, and communicate same to nursing staff management;
Augment floor staffing if needed.

Qualifications

Licensed Nurse in good standing with state agency;
Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills, leadership qualities, and good communication skills;
Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Physical Demands

Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.