Treatment Nurse

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Alameda (CA); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Gilroy Healthcare Center is seeking a Treatment Nurse to deliver patient/resident skin care and medical assessments under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services and attending physicians. The role involves documenting findings, coordinating care plans, and contributing to treatment decisions to meet physical and psychosocial needs.

You will participate in developing appropriate treatment plans, communicate with the care team, and ensure timely orders while maintaining empathy and

Qualificações

• Nursing or healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations.

Responsabilidades

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders.
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and Care Plan Team on assessments and treatment plans.
• Examines patient/residents and medical records to determine referrals.
• Assesses skin conditions, documents stages and issues on admission and during stays.
• Performs weekly skin exams and records results and treatment orders.
• Ensures decubitus ulcers receive prophylaxis and treatment, including turning and diet.
• Completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting as required.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team including kitchen staff for wound care.
• Educates residents and families on prevention and health maintenance.
• Provides reports to attending physician, DON, and leaders as appropriate.
• Orders medications/equipment/treatment supplies to ensure timely care.
• Audits treatment sheets and ensures accurate charting.
• Attends meetings as assigned and maintains a respectful workplace.
• Benefits available to full-time employees.

Conhecimentos

Nursing/healthcare experience

CPR and First Aid certified

Verbal and written communication

Calm and professional under pressure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient

Qualifications:

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations

Responsibilities:

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans
• Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
• Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
• Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment 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
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
• 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, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
• Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
• Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate
• Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients' and other facility business
• Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner
• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.