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Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN)

La Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
San Diego, CA
$40-$55 an hour
Full-time

Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN)

Position Summary :

A Treatment 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 patient.

Schedule : Saturday - Monday 12 hour shifts

Qualifications :

  • Current California LVN or RN license
  • Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
  • CPR and First Aid certified
  • Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations

Responsibilities :

  • Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
  • Consults with DON, Medical Director, and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assist in developing appropriate treatment plans
  • Examines patients / residents and their medical records / charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
  • Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing, and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission / re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
  • Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed, and securing / applying the corresponding treatment orders
  • Ensures 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 bed
  • Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
  • Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
  • Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident
  • Provides written and / or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON, and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
  • Orders medication / equipment / treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
  • Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate
  • Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business
  • Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive, and encouraging manner

Benefits :

  • Competitive pay LVN : $40-45; RN : $46-$55
  • Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverages with the company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
  • 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
  • Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement Funds
  • Bene-Hub employee-sponsored discount programs and more .

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

Benefits available to full-time employees.

hplj

6 days ago
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