Treatment Nurse
Company: Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Location: Gilroy
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Treatment NursePosition Summary: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
patientQualifications:Current California LVN or RN licensePrevious
nursing or healthcare experience preferredCPR and First Aid
certifiedOutstanding communication (verbal and written)
skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in all work-related
situationsResponsibilities:Provides treatment and therapeutic
services per physician ordersConsults with DON, Medical Director
and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment
evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment
plansExamines patient/residents and their medical records/charts,
recommending when to refer them to a physician for further
evaluation or careAssesses skin conditions, identifying,
photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon
admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the
facilityPerforms weekly patient skin and other examinations as
needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying
the corresponding treatment ordersEnsures 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 bedPerforms 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 residentProvides 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 timelyAudits 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 businessTreats everyone at work in a kind, patient,
supportive and encouraging mannerBenefits:Competitive payHealth
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
annuallyCompany paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up
options available)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)Employee
Assistance programTuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement
FundsBene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more .We are
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Benefits available to
full-time employees.About Gilroy Healthcare and Rehabilitation
CenterGilroy Healthcare Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing
facility located in Gilroy, California. Our team of dedicated
healthcare professionals work to help patients recover from
surgery, injury, or serious illness.As a team, we strive to exceed
the expectations of those we serve, and our purpose is to provide
our patients with positive rehabilitative therapy and exceptional
nursing care. We want to help patients achieve their highest
possible functioning level and to assist them in returning to the
lowest level of care practical.Benefits:Flexible schedulePaid time
offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife
insuranceDisability insurance401(k)401(k) matchingReferral
programEmployee discountJob types: Full-time, Part-timeEducation:
High school degreeWork location: On-site
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