What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Nurse- LVN position at Creative Solutions in Healthcare?
• Perform dressing changes and wound care;• Responsible for monitoring/follow-up of all ulcers and incisions with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family; • Assess Weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with all ulcers and incisions, evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required;• Monitor lab reports for incidence of infection in assigned wounds. Evaluate causative factors/problems, solutions, and communicate same to nursing staff management;• Augment floor staffing if needed.Qualifications:• Licensed Nurse in good standing with state agency;• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills, leadership qualities, and good communication skills;• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.Physical Demands:Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.
