LVN Treatment Nurse

Highland Care Center of Redlands Redlands, CA 92374, US

*Parttime Weekends, AM shift* 7-3pm

Must have Treatment Experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The treatment nurse 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)

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

LVN from accredited school or college
Valid LVN license in good standing
Valid CPR and BLS card

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

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

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