Treatment Nurse RN/LVN

Odelia Healthcare; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; 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 licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time nursing roles focused on resident care and quality outcomes.

You will build referral relationships with hospitals and clinics in the community, support census growth, and provide patients and families with information and compassionate care to choose our nursing center.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN) license is required.
• One year of experience providing specialized care in long-term care settings is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility is preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident skin assessments, obtain treatment orders, administer treatment as ordered, and document to ensure skin integrity is maintained or improved.
• Document findings and coordinate with physicians to adjust treatment orders as needed.
• Monitor wound healing progress and recommend changes to care plans.
• Maintain records of pressure ulcers and skin alterations, including risk assessment and weekly measurements.
• Educate newly hired staff on Skin Practice Guide requirements and wound care resources.
• Assist the Director of Nursing with case reviews for center-acquired pressure ulcers.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and stay updated on industry practices.
• Provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports for QA and PI committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN) license

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

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 at 1509 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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