What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN or RN Unit Manager / Treatment Nurse position at Lotus Village Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation?
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Position Description:
The Treatment / Wound Nurse will provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.
What you will do:
- Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care.
- Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
- Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
- Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required.
- On- Call Rotation is required.
- Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
- Follow Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Strong documentation, and monitoring is required.
- Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
- Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge.
- Supervise nursing staff assigned.
- Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status or residents.
- Implement established nursing policies and procedures, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines.
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents.
- Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures.
- Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff.
- Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement.
- Other special projects and duties, as assigned.
What you need:
- Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current state license.
- Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience.
- Must have a current/active CPR certification.
- Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
- Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.
Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
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