LVN Treatment Nurse

Posted 2 days ago Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for all the treatments that are prescribed by the attending physician for all residents in the facility. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state in which practicing.

Possess one or more year’s experience in a skilled nursing care facility. Ability to read, write and speak the English language. Possess mental and physical health.

Responsibilities Assess resident's skin condition by completing a full body assessment on admission, readmission, and return from day, night or extended leave of absence. Initiate the Nurse’s Skin and Wound Progress report upon identification of any skin problem and/or pressure ulcer. Notify attending physician promptly when any skin condition is identified.

Initiate all treatments immediately as prescribed by attending physician. Ensure that all skin conditions have corresponding treatment orders. Ensure that all sites of any skin problems are identified and documented on the nursing assessment form upon admission.

Photograph all newly admitted residents with any skin problems and with stage 2, 3, and 4 pressure ulcers. Indicate date photograph was taken. Photograph all residents with any skin problems and with stage 2, 3, and 4 pressure ulcers upon discharge, except in an emergency transfer.

Ensure that all skin problems and pressure ulcers are documented on the resident’s Plan of Care. Perform a weekly skin assessment on all residents and submit findings to the Administrator, Director of Nurses, MDS Coordinator, Dietary Consultant and Physical Therapist. Document skin assessment findings during weekly assessment on the weekly Nurse’s Skin Wound Progress Report form, inform the physician as needed and enter on resident’s Plan of Care.

Notify attending physician and Director of Nursing Services promptly of any deterioration of any skin problem and non-response to treatment. Notify Dietary Consultant promptly on any need for dietary intervention. Notify Physical Therapist promptly on any need for wound management.

Transcribe and document treatment orders on the treatment sheet. Audit and check treatment sheet recaps on a monthly basis. Audit missing documentation on the treatment sheet at the end of each month.

Order medication and treatment from pharmacy as prescribed by the attending physician. Consult with skin care consultant regarding the need to initiate or discontinue a special bed. Responsible for daily charges of equipment and supplies.

Review monthly charges before submission to the Business Office. Monitor oxygen supply. Check and request supplies weekly from central supply personnel.

Change drainage bags weekly and PRN, or as per facility policy and procedure. Responsible for taking cultures as ordered by the attending physician. Attend in-service classes, meetings and seminars as required.

Make monthly rounds with the skin care consultant. Keep treatment carts clean at all times. Notify Director of Nursing Services promptly of any new skin problem that develops in the facility.

Respond to other necessary duties as directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator. Present a professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. Adhere to company standards for resolving consumer concerns.

Ensure that all consumer/resident rights are protected. Additional Information Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Location: San Francisco, CA Salary: $36.90–$44.28 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr