What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Nurse position at Peninsula Post Acute?
Peninsula Post-Acute is now hiring a Treatment Nurse -Licensed Vocational Nurse. PART TIME - AM SHIFT Benefits :
- Competitive pay
- Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
- 401k (Full-time only)
- Paid Time Off
- Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities The primary function of the Treatment Nurse is to ensure effective and efficient care is provided as prescribed by the physician and as required by facility policies and procedures. Duties :
- Excellent communication skills and strong customer service for residents.
- Maintain an acceptable standard of nursing practice and professional decorum. Chart nurses' notes in an informative and descriptive manner that reflect the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
- Provide resident care including carrying out physican's orders for care, including providing medication and treatment.
- Perform treatments in a manner that protects the dignity and self-respect of the resident.
- Accurately observe and assess wounds and pressure sores with prompt notification of physicians of lack of progress in healing or deterioration with the current treatment and or signs / symptoms of infection.
- Ensure appropriate wound care management services are included in the plan to promote healing which incudes but are not limited special mattresses and nutritional supplements.
- Assist in preparing and updating care plans for treatment-related issues. Requirements :
- Current LVN License
