TREATMENT NURSE RN

Woodlands Healthcare Center; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

WOODLANDS is seeking a Registered Nurse Treatment Nurse to provide primary skin care under medical direction, focusing on wound treatment and prevention for residents. The RN will modify treatment plans to meet patient needs and collaborate with the care team in a skilled facility.

The role requires an active RN license and appropriate education. You will educate residents and caregivers on wound care, infection prevention, and pressure ulcer prevention while documenting care for reimbursement

Qualifications

• Assess and monitor wounds.
• Debride, clean, and bandage wounds.
• Collaborate with care team for antibiotics, surgery, or other treatments.
• Care for ostomies/diabetic foot as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on wound care and prevention.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate wound status and adjust care plans.
• Document treatments and progress for Medicare/Billing.
• Coordinate with physicians for treatment decisions.
• Maintain patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Wound assessment

Debridement & wound care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

RN licensed in state

HS diploma or equivalent

Job description

WOODLANDS is looking for a RN Treatment Nurse! Is that you?Treatment NursePriority Management Group’s vision is to be the preferred provider of care and the employer of choice by exceeding the expectations of our residents and their families, creating an exceptional work environment for our staff while promoting excellence in our quality of services provided. We are looking for a RN Treatment Nurse to be a part of our incredible team and who has the same vision.Our Treatment Nurses provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents’ attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. Treatment Nurses also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.Education/Certification:Registered Nurse that is licensed and in good standing with the StateMust possess, as a minimum, a High School Diploma or equivalent.Qualifications:Assess and monitor woundsDebride, clean, and bandage woundsWork with the care team to determine if antibiotics, surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or other treatments are neededMay work in a specialty capacity to care for ostomies, diabetic foot care, and moreEducates patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer care and prevention for those who are bedridden or have limited mobilityCompletes proper documentation for Medicare reimbursement and writes orders to promote wound healing and the prevention of skin breakdown