Treatment Nurse

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Los Altos (CA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive pay

Health benefits

401(k) with discretionary companymatch

Company paid life and disability保险

Paid Time Off

Descrizione del lavoro

Los Altos Post Acute in Los Altos, CA is seeking a Treatment Nurse to provide patient skin care, treatments, and documentation under the DON and attending physicians. The role involves evaluating treatment regimens and assisting in developing plans that meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents.

The ideal candidate is a California-licensed LVN with strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm and professional in all work situations.

Competenze

• Current California LVN license.
• Healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication.
• Ability to remain calm and professional.

Mansioni

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders.
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and Care Plan Team on assessments and plans.
• Examines patient records and recommends physician referrals when needed.
• Assesses skin conditions, documents stages, and tracks changes.
• Performs weekly skin exams and records results with orders.
• Ensures ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and care.
• Completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
• Partners with interdisciplinary team for wound management and diet changes.
• Provides information to residents and families on health and preventive care.
• Delivers reports to attending physician and leadership as needed.
• Orders medications/equipment/treatment supplies to ensure timely care.
• Audits treatment sheets and ensures accuracy of charting.
• Attends meetings as assigned and maintains professional conduct.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Formazione

California LVN license

Descrizione del lavoro

Treatment Nurse

Position Summary:

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:

• Current California LVN
• 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

Benefits:

• 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.

Los Altos Post Acute is a 24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Los Altos, CA. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.
As a team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the lowest level of care practical.