Treatment Nurse LVN

Overview

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT : We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements :

You care.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
• Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services to residents using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation.
• Completes weekly skin assessment of resident and records results with assessment.
• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician 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.
• 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 and completes weekly skin reports for DON.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must have an active license in vocational nursing

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service
• Paid vacation

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