Treatment Nurse LVN

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking an RN/LVN with SNF experience to provide primary skin care and follow care plans in Murrieta, CA. You will work under the Medical Director and Nursing leadership to ensure high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include assessment collaboration, vital signs, wound care, documentation, and participation in meetings. Must be able to communicate in English and adhere to privacy and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• RN Nursing Degree or LVN from accredited school or college.
• Valid RN or LVN license in good standing.
• Valid CPR and BLS card.
• Certified Wound Nurse Credentials - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with the Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations.
• Ensure nursing care is provided in privacy and per facility policies.
• Check vital signs and dress wounds as needed.
• Make rounds with physicians when requested and document progress notes.
• Listen to residents and families; address questions and concerns.
• Adhere to Infection Control policies and hand-washing protocols.
• Report occupational exposures to a supervisor immediately.
• Attend annual in-service training and participate in committees when required.
• Back up LVNs and CNAs as needed; complete other assignments as requested.

Skills

Nursing skills

English proficiency

Privacy & HIPAA

Vital signs

Education

RN Nursing Degree or LVN from accredited school

Valid RN or LVN license

Valid CPR and BLS

Certified Wound Nurse Credentials - preferred

Job description

1 Year SNF Experience as a TX nurse preferred

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with their care plan along with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Medical Director/ Attending Physician and/or the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consulting with the Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations

• Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy and following facility policies.

• Checking vital signs

• Dressing wounds

• Making rounds with physicians when requested

• Listening to residents and their families

• Addressing questions/concerns of residents

• Documenting residents progress notes in an accurate and detailed fashion

• Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

• Following Infection and Control policies as well as proper hand-washing protocols

• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

• Attending annual facility in-service training programs

• Attending meetings and serving on committees when required

• Completing other assignments when requested (such as: backing up LVNs and CNAs)

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• RN Nursing Degree or LVN from accredited school or college

• Valid RN or LVN license in good standing

• Valid CPR and BLS card

• Certified Wound Nurse Credentials - preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of 6 months skilled nursing experience preferred

• Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

• Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

• May encounter frequent interruptions

• May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)

• May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

• May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

• Working throughout the nursing areas

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

• Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and/or medical labels