RN Treatment Nurse

• JOB SUMMARY: To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in
• accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of
• Nursing. To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct Resident
• care and support functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

? Utilize working knowledge of the basic principles of infection control and wound care

? Demonstrate competence in providing wound care that is sterile and/or aseptic

? Apply knowledge and understanding of the special needs of the geriatric client and the geriatric client’s skin

? Remain free of any communicable disease and must maintain hands with clean, non-jagged nails which are of appropriate length to assure residents are cared for in a risk free manner

? Provide wound care (bandaging, cleaning, applying medication) and assess for appropriateness of bandage integrity during time between dressing changes

? Assure availability of treatment supplies and topical medications (as prescribed by thephysician) and procure supplies to assure adequate inventory or Treatment Cart is readily available at all times

? Provide gastrostomy tube feeding care, including necessary bandage changes

? Provide colostomy and urostomy care and dressings as directed by the physician

? Provide weekly documentation

? Comply with facility guidelines for documentation and physician’s orders

? Relate well to patients, families and other team members

? Interact well with therapists and implements individual programs as developed

? Maintain equipment and supplies for treatment

? Maintain consistent patient care schedule and uses time efficiently

? Coordinate restorative treatments with other facility departments

? Perform duties with a minimum of supervision

? Identify potential problems/issues and report to supervisor in a timely manner

? Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality

? Supportive facility goals and objectives

? Use system to convey/receive resident information

? Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors

? Obtain and document nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems

? Perform basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology

? Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more-specific investigation as needed

? Assess for and notify physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition

? Use assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient

? Use care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients

? Consistently follow established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care

? Accept accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel

? Communicate with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan

? Perform competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given on that unit

? Respond appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations

? Support standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

? Seek guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered

? Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

? Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

? Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

? Understand and adhere to the guidelines of “Residents Rights” and assure resident safety

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• ? Current RN license
• ? CPR certified required; 30 days will be given to complete a course and get certified
• ? Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English
• ? Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner
• ? Ability to work flexibly and positively with intermittent interruptions

Preferred

• ? 2 years nursing experience in long term care/skilled nursing
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,
• pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable
• accommodations
• WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

• Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and
• applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,
• disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.