Treatment Nurse - LVN (Full Time)-Beacon Hill

Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN)

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Job Description

• Participate in and oversee the wound care of residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure.
• Provide care directly to the resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the resident.
• Observe, assess, treat, and document residents' wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ensure that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development of pressure ulcers.
• Assist in the collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.
• Consult with the Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in residents' wounds/condition.
• Receive, transcribe, and execute physicians' orders.
• Ensure implementation of care plans to promote wound healing.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify and secure equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Ensure that each resident's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the resident's wound/condition and this notification is documented in the medical record.
• Participate in assigning duties and ensure the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.
• Ensure that each resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Function as a team leader/role model.
• Ensure a safe environment for the resident population.
• Participate in the Nurse Manager On-call rotation.
• Review Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and know the employee's responsibility to enforce it.
• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits

• Excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans.
• Highly competitive compensation package.