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Treatment Nurse
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West Rest Haven
Waco, TX (In Person)
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Company Overview West Rest Haven is a community-owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care. Our 120-bed facility emphasizes a collaborative approach to patient well-being and recovery, fostering a supportive environment for both residents and staff. Overview A Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse is designated as a treatment nurse by the Director of Nursing Services for each shift and is responsible for providing specialized, compassionate nursing care to residents with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or age-related conditions requiring extended medical attention. This role combines clinical expertise with empathy to ensure residents' physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs are met while collaborating closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The Treatment Nurses works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that balances hands-on resident care with care coordination, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The role requires flexibility, resilience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous learning to meet the evolving needs of residents. The Treatment Nurses play a vital role in enhancing residents' quality of life by delivering skilled clinical care with compassion and dignity. Through attentive treatment, advocacy, and collaboration, they help residents maintain comfort, independence, and overall well-being in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities Monitor and document residents' health status, vital signs, and responses to treatment Administer medications, treatments, and therapeutic interventions as prescribed Develop, coordinate, and implement individualized care plans with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare staff Perform daily wound care and respiratory therapy treatments as ordered Conduct weekly rounds with the wound care physician Complete daily skin assessments Maintain required respiratory certification courses and competencies Manage time effectively while providing wound care and respiratory treatments for the entire facility Provide emotional support, education, and guidance to residents and their families Conduct ongoing health assessments and update care plans as needed Respond promptly to emergencies and urgent resident needs Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations and facility standards Advocate for residents' rights, dignity, and quality of care Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, and dietitians, to ensure comprehensive resident car