Treatment Nurse LVN

Position: Treatment Nurse LVN Full-Time
Treatment Nurse – LVN, Full-Time

Garden City Health Care Center
Pay Range: $28.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience

Join Our Clinical Team

Garden City Health Care Center is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Full-Time LVN Treatment Nurse to join our nursing team.

The Treatment Nurse provides effective and efficient wound care and other prescribed treatments in accordance with physician orders, resident care plans, facility policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. This position reports directly to the Director of Nursing and plays an important role in promoting healing, preventing complications, and maintaining each resident’s dignity and comfort.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide wound care and other treatments in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.
• Administer medications and treatment-related medications within the LVN scope of practice.
• Assess, measure, document, and monitor wounds, pressure injuries, skin conditions, and treatment outcomes.
• Promptly notify the physician and nursing leadership of deterioration, delayed healing, signs of infection, or other significant findings.
• Perform treatments in a manner that protects each resident’s privacy, dignity, comfort, and self-respect.
• Ensure appropriate wound-management interventions are incorporated into resident care plans, including specialized mattresses, pressure-relieving devices, positioning programs, and nutritional support.
• Assist with developing, reviewing, and updating treatment-related care plans.
• Complete accurate and descriptive nursing documentation reflecting the care provided and the resident’s response to treatment.
• Communicate regularly with residents and families regarding treatment plans, progress, and changes in condition.
• Assist physicians and other healthcare providers during visits and examinations.
• Communicate with physicians, nursing staff, rehabilitation professionals, dietitians, and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident care.
• Notify the attending physician, nursing leadership, and resident representative, as appropriate, regarding:
  
  Sudden or significant changes in wounds or skin condition
  
  Adverse responses to treatments or medications
  
  Unavailable, delayed, or refused treatments
  
  Treatment errors that may present a significant risk Difficulty obtaining prescribed medications, equipment, supplies, or services
• Report significant findings, changes in condition, and potential concerns to the RN Supervisor and Director of Nursing.
• Participate in resident care conferences and quality-improvement activities.
• Assist with the orientation, education, and ongoing training of nursing employees regarding wound prevention and treatment practices.
• Maintain infection-prevention standards and follow all safety procedures.
• Participate in facility surveys and inspections conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and employee information.
• Perform additional nursing duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Treatment Nurse may assist with the supervision, education, and clinical support of nursing staff as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current, active, and unencumbered California LVN license required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Two or more years of nursing experience preferred.
• Skilled nursing, long-term care, or wound-care experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of wound assessment, pressure-injury prevention, infection control, and treatment documentation.
• Experience with Point Click Care  or another electronic medical-record system preferred.
• Must maintain all required continuing education and licensing requirements.
• Must remain in good standing…