Treatment Nurse SNF Experienced

Manresa Healthcare Center; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits – medical, dental, and

401(k) with discretionary company year

Job summary

Manresa Healthcare Center in Watsonville, CA is seeking a Treatment Nurse responsible for patient skin care, medical assessments, treatments, and documentation under the DON and attending physicians. The nurse collaborates to modify treatment regimens and meet patients’ physical and psychosocial needs.

The role requires CPR/First Aid certification and strong communication skills; prior nursing or healthcare experience is preferred. Equal opportunity employer; full-time benefits provided.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certified.
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations.

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders.
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and team on assessments and treatment plans.
• Examines patient/residents and medical records/charts; advises on further evaluation.
• Assesses skin conditions; documents stages and issues on admission or re-admission.
• Performs weekly skin and other examinations; records results and applies orders.
• Ensures residents with decubitus ulcers receive prophylaxis and treatment.
• Performs administrative duties; completes medical forms and charting.
• Works with interdisciplinary team and kitchen staff on wound care and diet changes.
• Provides information to resident/family on prevention and health maintenance.
• Provides reports/recommendations to attending physician, DON, and leaders.
• Orders medications/equipment/treatment supplies for timely care.
• Audits and updates treatment sheets and charting; attends assigned meetings.
• Treats everyone with kindness, patience, and encouragement.
• Competitive pay and health benefits for full-time staff.

Skills

CPR and First Aid

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Healthcare experience

Job description

Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the patient

Qualifications

• Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred
• CPR and First Aid certified
• Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in all work-related situations

Responsibilities

• Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders
• Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans
• Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care
• Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the facility
• Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying the corresponding treatment orders
• Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintenance of clean, dry bed
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.
• Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident
• Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.
• Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely
• Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurateAttends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business
• Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner
• Competitive pay
• Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan options available)
• 401(k) with discretionary company match annually
• Company paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up options available)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

*Benefits available to full-time employees.

919 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA