Treatment Nurse RN/LVN

OPCO Skilled Management; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid-Time Off

Job summary

Odelia Healthcare in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support resident care in a skilled nursing setting. You will perform skin assessments, wound care, and treatment documentation while collaborating with physicians and nursing leadership for optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires NM LPN licensure, BLS/CPR, and a minimum of one year in long-term care. We offer benefits, competitive wages, and opportunities for growth within our caring family.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an approved LPN program and licensed in NM.
• One year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, and document appropriately.
• Monitor wound healing and recommend changes to treatment orders.
• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and related assessments.
• Educate newly hired staff on Skin Practice Guide and wound care resources.
• Coordinate with central supply for wound care supplies.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with case reviews.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and industry practices.
• Provide periodic reports for QA and PI committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Wound care

Skin assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – NM

Job description

*Benefits Available for Full-Time Employees*

Job Type: Full-Time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid-Time Off

Your Job

We believe that nursing is a work of the heart. To provide the best resident care, we promote a culture that is both employee and patient based.We build on trust, compassion and strong communication. We reward our employees with competitive wages, raises and bonuses. Come join our family today! You can also walk in at1509 University Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102, USA or call us at [phone] for on-the-spot interviews!

Job Summary

Responsible for building referral source relationships in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and senior-service related organization within the community. To build and grow census and quality mix by developing the market, working with acute care and other referral sources and providing prospective residents and/or responsible parties with appropriate information and assistance to choosing the nursing center

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an approved Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse program and licensed in the state of practice, required.


• One-year experience providing specialized treatments in long term care setting.


• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility preferred.


• Current BLS/CPR certification (All SNFs; ALFs as required by state)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document appropriately to ensure that resident skin integrity is improved and/or maintained.


• Documents findings appropriately and contacts physician to make recommendations for new or revised treatment orders; Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.


• Monitors the progress of wound healing and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate.


• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations including risk assessment, prevention and minimizing activities; Performs and records weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation; Identify and maintain effective methods to gather pressure ulcer and skin alteration related information; Calculates weekly / monthly pressure ulcer rates.


• Investigate and identify center practices and risk minimizing measures, including accurate completion of Braden risk scales on admission, implementation of preventive interventions.


• Monitor timely implementation of preventive interventions for at risk residents, including new admissions, individuals with skin alterations and individuals at risk for development of skin alterations.


• Educate newly hired nursing staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and Skin Resource Library including wound assessments, preventive interventions, care planning, treatment selection options, documentation requirements and education resources available.


• Evaluate availability of needed supplies for wound care and coordinate ordering with central supply.


• Assist the Director of Nursing and medical director with case review for center acquired pressure ulcers.


• Monitor changes in state and federal regulations and current industry-standard practices; Keeps current with industry trends through ongoing specialized education in the area of skin and wound management.


• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports including recommendations for changes in center practice for the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Committee.


• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

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