Treatment Nurse

Heritage Manor Care; Post Falls (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Idaho is seeking a full-time treatment nurse (M-F) for the 7:00 AM–3:30 PM shift. The role focuses on dermatologic care under medical direction, with responsibilities to assess, treat, and support residents’ skin health and overall well-being.

The incumbent will perform nursing assessments, assist in plan development, and collaborate with the care team to meet residents’ physical and psycho-social needs, including rehabilitation activities and transitions in care.

Qualifications

• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents.
• Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Provide therapeutic services for dermatologic disorders under supervision.
• Assist in admission or discharge of residents.
• Coordinate with care planning team to develop care plans.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities and monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary skin care under medical direction.
• Confer with care team to develop and modify care plans.
• Ensure facilities have proper prevention and treatment for decubitus ulcers.
• Support residents and families during transitions of admission and discharge.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Education

LVN/RN license (CA)

Job description

We're a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! If this sounds like you, we want to meet you! OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well-being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members. Our Service Covenant: Smile - Empathy - Recognition - Voice - Integrity - Care - Experience.
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide direct nursing care to the residents, and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by nursing assistants.

We are looking for a full time treatment nurse (M-F) for the 7-3:30 shift.

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.

• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Complete a quarterly physical dermatologic examination on of the resident and record the results with the assessment.
• Provide therapeutic services. Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
• Provide, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical Director.
• Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed.
• Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident's ability to cope.
• Assist in the admission or discharge of residents.
• Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residents as necessary.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where required, perform range of motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support. Monitor the results of physical therapy activities.

Requirements

• Current LVN/RN License in state of California
• clear Background check
• 6 months treatment nurse experience