Treatment Nurse
Position Summary:
Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient
Schedule:
AM Shift Sunday - Wednesday
Qualifications:
- Current California LVN or RN license
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Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
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CPR and First Aid certified
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Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
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Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations
Responsibilities:
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Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
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Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans
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Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
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Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
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Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment orders
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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
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Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
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Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
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Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident
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Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
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Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
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Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate
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Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business
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Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner
Benefits:
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Competitive pay
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Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
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401(k) with discretionary company match annually
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Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
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Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
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Employee Assistance program
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Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
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Bene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
- Benefits available to full-time employees.
Camino Ridge Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Mountain View. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals works to help patients recover from surgery, injury or serious illness.
Benefits:
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Flexible schedule
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Paid time off
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Health insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Disability insurance
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Referral program
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Employee discount
Job Type: fulltime
Schedule:
Education: High school degree
Work location: On-site
