What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Nurse, LVN position at Murrieta Health and Rehabilitation Center?
POSITION SUMMARY
The purpose of your job position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with their care plan along with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Medical Director / Attending Physician and / or the Director of Nursing.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Consulting with the Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations
- Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy and following facility policies.
- Checking vital signs
- Dressing wounds
- Making rounds with physicians when requested
- Listening to residents and their families
- Addressing questions / concerns of residents
- Documenting residents progress notes in an accurate and detailed fashion
- Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords
- Following Infection and Control policies as well as proper hand washing protocols
- Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
- Attending annual facility in-service training programs
- Attending meetings and serving on committees when required
- Completing other assignments when requested (such as : backing up LVNs and CNAs)
- RN Nursing Degree or LVN from accredited school or college
- Valid RN or LVN license in good standing
- Valid CPR and BLS card
- Certified Wound Nurse Credentials
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
REQUIREMENTS
Education / Licensure
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum of 6 months skilled nursing experience preferred
Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language
Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data
Working Conditions
May encounter frequent interruptions
May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)
May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals
Physical Requirements
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
Working throughout the nursing areas
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance
Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and / or medical labels