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Treatment Nurse - LVN. Job in Long Beach Gr8Jobs
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$66,078 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Job Description 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?
Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services to residents using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation.
Completes weekly skin assessment of resident 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 clean, dry bed.
Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident.
Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician and completes weekly skin reports for DON.Other tasks as assigned.
WHAT WE'RE
ABOUTWe believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.Requirements:
You care.WeekendsTreatment 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 facility with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin orders. The Treatment Nurse assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet physical and psychosocial needs of resident, 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 resident 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 clean, dry bed.
Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident.
Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician and completes weekly skin reports for DON.Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferredHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredMust have an active license in vocational nursingBenefits:
Medical insurance with Rx benefitsDental insuranceVision care401kPaid vacationBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance