TREATMENT NURSE - (RN/LVN)

Regency Health Care, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Treatment Nurse, where you will play a critical role in enhancing the quality of care for residents. This position focuses on preventing and promoting healing of skin integrity, requiring strong assessment and communication skills. You will be responsible for dressing wounds, monitoring healing progress, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal resident care. Ideal for those passionate about nursing and looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this role offers the opportunity to grow while providing essential services in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must have attended a nursing program at an accredited institution.
• Preferred Wound Care Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to promote healing of skin integrity.
• Monitor wound healing and document assessments.
• Assist with nursing functions and participate in on-call schedule.

Skills

Wound Care

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Nursing Program

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Job Location

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center - Austin, TX

Job Details

• Position Type: Full Time
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: 6am - 2pm Shift
• Job Category: Nurse

Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Treatment Nurse will provide quality of care to prevent and promote healing of alterations in skin integrity of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.

Essential Functions

• Communicate with DON/designee any alterations in skin integrity of each resident
• Participate in training and in-servicing related to skin care
• Dresses wounds and ensures that dressing changes are done timely as prescribed
• Monitor the progress of wound healing and make recommendations for changes if needed
• Perform and record weekly pressure ulcer assessment and measurement documentation
• Communicate with responsible party and attending physician on resident care issues related to skin integrity
• Document on Weekly Focused Skin Assessment the results of each resident's audit and provide copies to appropriate facility personnel during QA and care plan meetings
• Assist with other nursing functions as needed and participate in rotating nursing on-call schedule

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Must have attended a nursing program at an accredited college, university, or vocational school

Licensing Requirements

• Must have an active RN/LVN license in Texas
• Preferred to have Wound Care Certification

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in skilled nursing is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Employees must be able to communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Job Industries

• Healthcare

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care