TREATMENT NURSE - LVN

Paycom; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Cantex Senior Communities’ The Villa at Mountain View in Dallas, TX is seeking a skilled Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee resident wound care as prescribed by the attending physician, within licensure and standards of care.

The role may involve direct patient care or supervising a CNA to ensure residents receive optimal care. Strong knowledge of wound care, documentation, and communication with the care team is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a valid state license.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting preferred.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, treat, and document residents' wounds according to policy.
• Preventative measures to avoid pressure ulcers.
• Assist in data collection for quality assurance including relevant reports.
• Consult with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding wound changes.
• Transcribe and execute physicians' orders.
• Ensure care plans promote wound healing and administer prescribed treatments.
• Ensure safe environment and coordinate with CNA staff as needed.
• Notify attending physician and family of significant changes and document accordingly.
• Participation in Nurse Manager on-call rotation.

Skills

Wound care knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

English proficient

Education

Nursing degree and state license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at The Villa at Mountain View - Dallas, TX 75211

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Nursing

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

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Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the wound care of Residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure.

At times, this position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the Resident.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Observe, assess, treat, and documents Residents wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development of pressure ulcers.
• Assists in the collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.
• Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents wounds/condition.
• Receives transcribes and executes physicians' orders.
• Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Ensures that each Resident's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Resident's wound/condition and this notification is documented in the medical record.
• May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.
• Ensures that each Resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Ensures a safe environment for Resident population.
• May participate in the Nurse Manager On call rotation.
• Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.

Additional Responsibilities

• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equal Opportunity Employer

e are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

• 401K with match
• CEU reimbursement
• vacation
• sick
• holidays
• medical
• dental
• supplemental insurance Plans
• Highly competitive compensation package