Treatment Nurse (Weekends) - LVN/RN (25034)

Cantex; Frisco (TX); In loco; USD 52.000 - 82.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Supplemental insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Cantex is seeking a Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee wound care for residents in a long-term care setting. The role involves direct patient care, supervising CNAs, and ensuring treatment plans align with physician orders and regulatory standards.

Qualifications include an active nursing license in the state, nursing degree, and at least one year in healthcare. Strong English communication is required, with commitment to resident safety and quality care.

Competenze

• Current nursing license in the applicable state.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School.
• Minimum of one year experience in a long-term or health care setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Mansioni

• Observe, assess, treat, and document residents' wounds per care system and regulations.
• Ensure preventative measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Document data for Quality Assurance including weekly pressure/non-pressure trends.
• Consult with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician on wound changes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Implement care plans to promote wound healing.
• Identify and secure equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Notify physicians and families of significant changes and document in the medical record.
• May supervise CNA staff to deliver appropriate clinical care.
• Maintain safe environment for residents and participate in on-call rotation.

Conoscenze

Wound care knowledge

RN/LVN license

English fluency

Formazione

Nursing degree from accredited school

Descrizione del lavoro

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the wound care of Residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure. At times, this position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the Resident.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State.
• Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Observe, assess, treat, and documents Residents wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the development of pressure ulcers.
• Assists in the collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.
• Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents wounds/condition.
• Receives transcribes and executes physicians' orders.
• Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Ensures that each Resident's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Resident's wound/condition and this notification is documented in the medical record.
• May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.
• Ensures that each Resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.
• Ensures a safe environment for Resident population.
• May participate in the Nurse Manager On call rotation.
• Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it.

• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

e are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.