LVN Treatment Nurse

* Parttime Weekends, AM shift
* 7-3pm

Must have Treatment Experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The treatment nurse position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with their care plan along with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Medical Director/ Attending Physician and/or the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with the Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations

• Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy and following facility policies.

• Checking vital signs

• Dressing wounds

• Making rounds with physicians when requested

• Listening to residents and their families

• Addressing questions/concerns of residents

• Documenting residents progress notes in an accurate and detailed fashion

• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user  and passwords

• Following Infection and Control policies as well as proper hand washing protocols

• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

• Attending annual facility in-service training programs

• Attending meetings and serving on committees when required

• Completing other assignments when requested (such as: backing up LVNs and CNAs)

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• LVN from accredited school or college

• Valid LVN license in good standing

• Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 6 months skilled nursing experience preferred

• Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

• Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

• Working throughout the nursing areas

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

• Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels