Treatment Nurse-LVN​/RN Crestview Court

Overview

Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) Crestview Court (20686) role at Cantex

The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to 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. At times, this position will be responsible to 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 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.
• Notify the attending physician and family or responsible party of any significant changes in the Resident's wound/condition and document this notification in the medical record.
• May 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 and maintain a safe environment for the Resident population.
• May 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 and perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• 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.

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We are an Equal opportunity employer;
We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.