Treatment Nurse SNF Experienced

Gilroy Healthcare Center; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits: medical, dental, and

401(k) with discretionary match

Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Gilroy Healthcare Center is seeking a Treatment Nurse to provide patient/resident skin care, treatments, and documentation under the supervision of the Director of Nursing Services and attending physicians.

You will work within an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, and implement treatment plans, monitor skin conditions, and coordinate with care staff to maintain residents' health and comfort in Watsonville, CA. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are included.

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; recommends when to refer to a physician for further evaluation.
• Assesses skin conditions, documenting stages and any problems upon admission/re-admission or extended time away from the facility.
• Performs weekly skin and other examinations; records results and reports as needed.
• Ensures residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, including daily inspection and proper nutrition and bed care.
• Completes medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, and charting.
• Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members, including kitchen staff for dietary changes and wound management.
• Provides information to residents and families on prevention techniques and general health and psychosocial status.
• Provides written/oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and department leaders as appropriate.
• Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies to ensure timely care.
• Audits and completes treatment sheets and charting; attends meetings as assigned.
• Treats everyone in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner.
• Benefits include competitive pay and substantial health coverage.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Communication skills

Professionalism

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