Treatment Nurse LPN

Avivaatfitzsimons; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Avivaatfitzsimons is seeking a Treatment Nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under medical direction, focusing on skin orders and wound care.

You will assess residents, implement treatment plans per physician orders, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, compassionate care. Active LVN license (CA) required; Colorado location mindful; experience preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of nursing or healthcare experience.
• Active LVN license (CA) required.
• Wound certification preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, manages, and treats skin disorders and lesions.
• Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services via observation, inspection and palpation.
• Completes weekly skin assessments and records results.
• Provides treatment per physician orders; ensures decubitus ulcers receive prophylaxis and treatment.
• Provides information to residents and families on prevention and health status.
• Gives written/oral reports to attending physician and weekly skin reports for DON.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Nursing/healthcare experience

6 months experience

Education

Active LVN license (CA)

High school diploma or equivalent

Wound certification preferred

Job description

Are you a person who believes in providing great care? Do you believe in having a positive impact on other people's lives? Are you a team-player, quick-thinker, and ready to be a part of an organization that supports your growth?

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

Treatment Nurse Summary:

The Treatment Nurse Provides primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of residents' attending physicians, Director of Nursing or Medical Director of facility with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin orders. The Treatment Nurse assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet physical and psychosocial needs of resident, in accordance with established medical practices, governmental requirements and Company policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
• Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services to residents using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation.

• Completes weekly skin assessment of resident and records results with assessment.
• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician 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.
• 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 and completes weekly skin reports for DON.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience
• Minimum 6 months of experience
• Must have an active LVN license for the state of California
• Wound certified preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid vacation