What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Nurse position at Covenant Care?
- Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Careers
- Encinitas Healthcare
- Treatment Nurse
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lyTreatment Nur
sePosition Summa
ryTreatment 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 patie
ntQualificatio
- nsCurrent California LVN or RN licen
- sePrevious nursing or healthcare experience preferr
- edCPR and First Aid certifi
- edOutstanding communication (verbal and written) skil
- lsAbility to remain calm and professional in all work-related situatio
- esProvides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orde
- rsConsults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment pla
- nsExamines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or ca
- reAssesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facili
- tyPerforms weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment orde
- rsEnsures 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 b
- edPerforms administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, et
- c.Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, et
- c.Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of reside
- ntProvides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessar
- y.Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided time
- lyAudits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accura
- teAttends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility busine
- ssTreats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging mann
- tsCompetitive p
- ayHealth Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options availabl
- e)401(k) with discretionary company match annual
- lyCompany paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options availabl
- e)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holida
- y)Employee Assistance progr
- amTuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Fun
- dsBene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more
- r.Benefits available to full-time employee
s.Encinitas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Encinitas Healthca
re900 Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA, 920
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