RN/LVN Treatment Nurse (25021)

Cantex; San Antonio (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation package

Descrizione del lavoro

Cantex Senior Communities is seeking a Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee wound care for Residents and ensure care quality in line with physician orders. The role includes supervising CNA staff, documenting care, and coordinating with nursing leadership to maintain safety and compliance.

The position requires nursing licensure, a nursing degree, and at least basic experience in long-term or health care settings, with strong English communication and documentation skills.

Competenze

• 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.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Mansioni

• Observe, assess, treat, and document Residents' wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ensure preventative measures are used to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Assist in data collection and documentation for Quality Assurance including weekly reporting.
• Consult with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding wound/condition changes.
• Receive, transcribe and execute physicians' orders.
• Implement care plans to promote wound healing.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify and secure equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Notify attending physician and family of significant changes, and document in medical record.
• Participate in assigning duties and ensure CNA staff delivers appropriate care.
• Document and report any resident injury per policies and regulations.
• Function as a Team Leader/Role Model and maintain a safe environment.
• May participate in Nurse Manager on-call rotation.
• Review policies on Abuse Prevention and enforce responsibilities.

Conoscenze

Wound care knowledge

English proficiency

Clinical documentation

Formazione

Nursing degree

State nursing license

Descrizione del lavoro

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. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. 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.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• 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.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Observe, assess, treat, and documents Residents wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development of pressure ulcers.
• Assists in the collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.
• Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents wounds/condition.
• Receives transcribes and executes physicians' orders.
• Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Ensures 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.
• May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.
• Ensures 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.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Ensures a safe environment for Resident population.
• May participate in the Nurse Manager On call rotation.
• Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.

• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

e 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.