Treatment Nurse

Jasper Memorial Hospital; Monticello (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Retreat Nursing Home in Monticello, GA is seeking a dedicated Treatment / Skin Integrity Nurse to join our clinical team. This full-time role focuses on maintaining resident skin integrity, preventing pressure injuries, coordinating wound care, and ensuring treatments are documented accurately.

The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and communication skills, with experience in long-term care. RN or LPN license in Georgia is required. Wound care knowledge is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in GA in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care, wound care or treatment nursing preferred.
• Wound care certification is a plus but not required.
• Strong assessment, documentation, organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management and long-term care documentation standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the nursing staff and interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document ordered wound care and other nursing treatments.
• Conduct routine skin assessments and monitor residents for changes in skin condition.
• Identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and assist with preventative interventions.
• Monitor pressure injuries, wounds, skin tears and other skin conditions for healing or changes.
• Measure, document wounds and maintain records per policy and regulations.
• Collaborate with Nursing leadership, physicians and wound care providers.
• Ensure orders and treatment records reflect current wound care plans.
• Participate in wound rounds and communicate significant changes promptly.
• Assist with care plans related to wounds and skin integrity.
• Monitor pressure-relieving interventions and preventive measures.
• Review documentation to ensure treatments are completed as ordered.
• Educate staff on skin integrity and wound protocols.
• Assist with tracking wound and skin data for QAPI.
• Maintain treatment supplies and notify staff of needs.

Skills

Wound care

Skin integrity

Assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Georgia RN or LPN license

Job description

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Treatment Nurse

Full Time Technical Monticello, GA, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1283

Treatment / Skin Integrity Nurse – Full Time

The Retreat Nursing Home | Monticello, Georgia

The Retreat Nursing Home is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Treatment / Skin Integrity Nurse to join our clinical team. This full-time position plays an important role in maintaining resident skin integrity, preventing pressure injuries, coordinating wound care, and ensuring treatments are completed and documented accurately.

The ideal candidate will have strong clinical assessment skills, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality care to our residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document ordered wound care and other nursing treatments.

• Conduct routine skin assessments and monitor residents for changes in skin condition.

• Identify residents at risk for skin breakdown and assist with implementing appropriate preventative interventions.

• Monitor pressure injuries, wounds, skin tears, surgical sites, and other skin conditions for healing or changes.

• Measure, photograph, and document wounds in accordance with facility policy and applicable regulations.

• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing, nursing staff, physicians, wound care providers, dietitian, therapy, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

• Ensure physician orders and treatment records accurately reflect current wound care and treatment plans.

• Participate in wound rounds and communicate significant changes in resident condition promptly.

• Assist with developing and updating care plans related to wounds, skin integrity, and preventative measures.

• Monitor the use and effectiveness of pressure-relieving mattresses, cushions, positioning schedules, and other preventative interventions.

• Review documentation to help ensure treatments and preventative measures are being completed as ordered.

• Educate nursing assistants and licensed nursing staff regarding skin integrity, pressure injury prevention, positioning, and treatment protocols.

• Assist with tracking and trending facility wound and skin integrity data for Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI).

• Maintain treatment supplies and notify appropriate staff of supply needs.

• Assist nursing staff with resident care and other clinical responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN license in the State of Georgia in good standing.

• Previous long-term care, skilled nursing, wound care, or treatment nurse experience preferred.

• Wound care certification is a plus but is not required.

• Strong assessment, documentation, organizational, and communication skills.

• Knowledge of pressure injury prevention, wound management, infection prevention, and long-term care documentation standards preferred.

• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff and the interdisciplinary care team.

Why Join The Retreat?

At The Retreat, we are committed to providing quality, resident-centered care while supporting a collaborative and stable nursing team. This position offers the opportunity to take an active role in improving resident outcomes and strengthening our facility-wide skin integrity and wound prevention program.

Position: Full-Time Treatment / Skin Integrity Nurse
Licensure: RN or LPN
Location: The Retreat Nursing Home – Monticello, GA

Join our team and help us continue providing exceptional care to the residents we serve.

Monday-Friday Dayshift/Specific Hours to be determined