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

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

CEU reimbursement

Vacation & sick leave

Medical & dental insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

Cantex Senior Communities is seeking a Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) to oversee wound care for residents at Prairie Estates in Frisco, TX. The role includes direct patient care and supervision of CNAs to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include wound assessment, treatment per physician orders, and compliance with regulatory standards while maintaining patient safety and comfort. This position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program and hold a current/state license.
• Minimum of one year in long-term or healthcare settings preferred.
• Knowledge of wound care treatments and dressings.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English comfortably.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, treat, and document residents' wounds per care management system and regulations.
• Implement preventative measures to avoid pressure ulcers.
• Assist in collecting data for Quality Assurance and weekly reports.
• Consult with Directors/Physicians regarding wound changes.
• Transcribe and execute physicians' orders accurately.
• Ensure care plans promote wound healing.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Identify and secure equipment and supplies for wound care.
• Notify physicians and families of significant changes with documentation.
• Lead CNA staff in delivering appropriate clinical care.
• Document any resident accidents or incidents per policies and regulations.
• Function as a team leader/role model.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents.
• Participate in Nurse Manager on-call rotation.

Skills

Wound care

Licensed RN/LVN

English proficiency

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at Prairie Estates - Frisco, TX 75033, Position Type: Full Time, Job Category: Nursing , 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.

Job Summary

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

• 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.
• Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.
• 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.