Treatment Nurse (LPN or RN)

Aviva at Fitzsimons; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Aviva at Fitzsimons seeks a Treatment Nurse to provide primary skin care to residents under physician direction, emphasizing treatment and therapy of skin orders. The role supports residents' physical and psychosocial needs in accordance with policies.

Requires active LPN license in Colorado; RN license preferred. Six months of healthcare experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience.
• Minimum 6 months of experience.
• Must have an active LPN license in the state of Colorado, RN License preferred.
• Wound certified preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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.

Skills

Empathy

Team player

Attention to detail

Follow physician orders

Education

LPN license in Colorado

RN license preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

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 LPN license in the state of Colorado, RN License preferred
• 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