Treatment Nurse: Skin Care & Geriatric Therapy

Heritage Manor Care; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care seeks a full‑time treatment nurse (M‑F, 7:00-15:30) to provide primary skin care under medical direction at our Riverside, CA facility. You will assess residents, perform dermatologic exams, and work with the care planning team to adapt treatment plans as needed.

The role requires a current LVN/RN license in California, a clear background, and at least 6 months of treatment nurse experience.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/RN License in the state of California
• Clear background check
• 6 months treatment nurse experience

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and diagnostic services to residents. Perform an assessment evaluation using techniques including observation, inspection, and palpation.
• Complete a quarterly physical dermatologic examination of the resident and record the results with the assessment.
• Provide therapeutic services. Confer with the Care Planning Team in the development of the care plan.
• Provide, within established protocols and under the supervision of the physician, treatment for uncomplicated dermatologic disorders as directed by the attending physician or Medical Director.
• Ensure that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well‑planned diet, and maintaining a clean, dry bed.
• Give direct physical and psychological nursing care in emergencies, as well as in the presence of illness or disability in order to maintain life, provide comfort, reduce stress, and enhance the resident’s ability to cope.
• Assist in the admission or discharge of residents.
• Work with other health agencies and family members in the physical and emotional transitions of admission, care, and discharge of residents as necessary.
• Assist in resident rehabilitation activities. Where required, perform range‑of‑motion, assist in ambulation, provide emotional support, monitor the results of physical therapy activities.

Job description

Heritage Manor Care seeks a full‑time treatment nurse (M‑F, 7:00-15:30) to provide primary skin care under medical direction at our Riverside, CA facility. You will assess residents, perform dermatologic exams, and work with the care planning team to adapt treatment plans as needed.

The role requires a current LVN/RN license in California, a clear background, and at least 6 months of treatment nurse experience.