Job description

General Purpose:

Provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practice and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing.

Essential Job Functions This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

Nursing Care

• Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
• Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care.
• Monitor turning and positioning of residents.
• Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family.
• Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care.
• Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required.
• Assist in resident care planning when resident is currently being monitored by treatment nurse.
• Notify physician of new skin problems, changes of condition and when skin conditions heal.
• Obtain changes in physician’s orders as indicated by resident’s progress or lack of progress
• Communicate pertinent information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors and Director of Nursing, as indicated.
• Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
• Follow Infection Control policies and procedures

Drug/Treatment Administration and Documentation

• Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered by the physician and according to all facility policies and procedures
• Follow facility policies and procedures for assessment, treatment and documentation of skin problems.
• Document pressure sore status weekly or more often as condition changes.

Safety

• Comply with, support and enforce all company policies related to safety and infection control procedures including the proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
• Assist in monitoring the inventory of medications, medical supplies and equipment to be sure an adequate supply of skin care products are on hand to meet the needs of residents.

Residents’ Rights and Positive Relationships

• Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents’ rights; promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Report any complaints or grievances made by residents regarding nursing or medical care to the Director of Nursing.

Other Job Functions

• Participate in educational programs for residents and their family members relative to skin care when a resident is being discharged to home.
• Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training and staff meetings; assist in orientation and training other staff.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.

Minimum Qualifications

• RN or LPN in good standing with current State license.
• Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company software.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and the disabled.
• Perform the Essential job functions listed below, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working Conditions

• Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.
• Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly
• Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
• Meet general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which may include a medical and physical examination.

Sitting

1-2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.

Walking

5-7 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to sitting.

Standing

1-3 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternating frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.

Key: Rarely = ≤ 5% Occasionally = 0% - 33%; Frequently = 33% - 66%; Constantly = 66% - 100%

*(Rarely – would most likely occur in emergency situations only)

Lifting:

WEIGHT

FREQUENCY

OBJECTS

1-10 lbs

Constantly

Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment

11-20 lbs

Frequently

Supplies and equipment

21-35 lbs

Frequently

Equipment, boxes of supplies

36-50 lbs

Occasionally

Transfer of resident, ambulation of residents, and equipment

51-75 lbs

Rarely*

Transferring of residents

Carrying:

WEIGHT

FREQUENCY

OBJECTS

1-10 lbs

Constantly

Resident charts, books, supplies and equipment

11-20 lbs

Frequently

Supplies and equipment

21-35 lbs

Occasionally

Equipment, boxes of supplies

Bending: Occasionally

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Reaching: Occasionally

Grasping: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Rarely

Exposure Determination Information:

Numbers 1 through 3 indicate the risk potential of your exposure to blood or body fluids. Established procedures identify the appropriate personal protective equipment that you should use when performing tasks. The following numbers indicate your risk potential:

It is highly likely that while performing functions of this job, there will be tasks that will require you to be exposed to blood or body fluids.

This job does not normally involve contact with blood and/or body fluids but while performing the tasks associated with this job, it may be necessary for you to perform a task that involves exposure to blood or body fluids.

This job does not typically involve exposure to blood or bodily fluids. However, if the employee is trained in first aid/CPR, this may entail some exposure risk.

The position of Treatment Nurse has an exposure determination of .

EMPLOYMENT AT WILL: It is the express policy and intent of this facility that the employment relationship is one created and governed by the continuing will of both parties. I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may, regardless of the date of payment of my wages and salary, be terminated at any time without prior notice and without cause by either party, unless provided otherwise by a written agreement signed by the President of this company.

NONDISCRIMINATORY STATEMENT: This facility does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, creed, sex, age, disability, marital or veteran status with regard to employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Wound Care

Physical setting:

• Nursing home

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LPN or RN (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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