Treatment Nurse - LVN-RN

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental

Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & PTO

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

CEU Reimbursement

Job summary

The Treatment Nurse (LVN/RN) at Cantex Continuing Care Network provides wound care, treatment management, and resident care services in accordance with physician orders and licensure requirements. The role emphasizes wound assessment, documentation, and care plan support, collaborating with nurses, physicians, residents, families, and care teams to promote healing and safety.

Responsibilities include assessing and treating wounds, preventing pressure ulcers, documenting QA data, executing

Qualifications

• Active TX RN or LVN license
• Minimum 1 year in long-term care or healthcare setting preferred
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings
• Ability to read, write and speak English

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, treat, and document resident wounds per standards and regulations.
• Implement preventive measures to reduce pressure ulcers and skin issues.
• Support QA data collection and wound trend reporting.
• Consult with nursing leadership and physicians regarding wound changes.
• Transcribe and execute physician orders for wound care and treatment plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Lead CNAs in clinical care and promote resident safety.
• Document incidents and changes per policies and regulations.

Skills

Wound care

Documentation

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

RN or LVN licensure in TX

Tools

EMR/EHR documentation

Job description

Overview

The Treatment Nurse (LVN/RN) provides wound care, treatment management, and resident care services in accordance with physician orders, accepted nursing standards, and applicable licensure requirements. This role is responsible for wound assessment, treatment implementation, pressure ulcer prevention activities, clinical documentation, and care plan support. The Treatment Nurse (LVN/RN) collaborates with nursing leadership, physicians, residents, families, and care teams to promote wound healing, quality outcomes, resident safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, treat, and document resident wounds in accordance with established wound care practices, clinical systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and support preventive measures designed to reduce the development of pressure ulcers and skin integrity concerns.
• Assist with collection and documentation of Quality Assurance data, including pressure and non-pressure wound trending reports.
• Consult with the Director of Nurses and attending physicians regarding changes in resident wound conditions and treatment needs.
• Receive, transcribe, and execute physician orders related to wound care and resident treatment plans.
• Implement and monitor care plans that promote wound healing and positive clinical outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify, obtain, and maintain equipment and supplies necessary for wound care treatment delivery.
• Ensure physicians, family members, and responsible parties are notified and documentation completed when significant wound or resident condition changes occur.
• Support and monitor appropriate clinical care provided by Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) when assigned.
• Ensure resident accidents and incidents are documented and reported in accordance with clinical policies and applicable regulations.
• Serve as a team leader and role model while promoting a safe environment for residents.
• Participate in Nurse Manager on-call rotation activities when assigned.
• Support abuse prevention requirements, resident safety initiatives, and perform other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Current Licensed (LVN/RN) license in good standing in the applicable state.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a long-term care or healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Benefits/EEO

What We Offer You

• Competitive Wages
• 401k with match
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Holiday & Paid Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition & CEU Reimbursement
• Rewards & Recognition Program

EEOC

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401(k) with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick time, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance plans, as well as a highly competitive compensation package.