Treatment Nurse (LVN)-Saturday-Tuesday -Beacon Hill

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Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the wound care of Residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure. At times, this position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the Resident.

Qualifications:

¨ Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State. ¨ Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred. Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings. ¨ Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions:

¨ Observe, assess, treat, and documents Residents wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations. ¨ Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development of pressure ulcers. ¨ Assists in the collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports. ¨ Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents wounds/condition. ¨ Receives transcribes and executes physicians' orders. ¨ Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing. ¨ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed. ¨ Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care. ¨ Ensures that each Resident's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Resident's wound/ condition and this notification is documented in the medical record. ¨ May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff. ¨ Ensures that each Resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations. ¨ Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model. ¨ Ensures a safe environment for Resident population. ¨ May participate in the Nurse Manager On call rotation. ¨ Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it. Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. #RNLVNR We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.