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    RN Treatment Nurse - San Antonio, United States - Caraday Healthcare

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    JOB TITLE: RN TREATMENT NURSE

    JOB CODE: 43

    DEPARTMENT: NURSING

    FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

    REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF NURSING

    DATE OF LAST UPDATE: 02/11/2020

    JOB SUMMARY: To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in

    accordance with standards of nursing practices, regulations and directed by the Director of

    Nursing. To lead or direct licensed and non-professional staff in the delivery of direct Resident

    care and support functions.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

    ? Utilize working knowledge of the basic principles of infection control and wound care

    ? Demonstrate competence in providing wound care that is sterile and/or aseptic

    ? Apply knowledge and understanding of the special needs of the geriatric client and the geriatric client's skin

    ? Remain free of any communicable disease and must maintain hands with clean, non-jagged nails which are of appropriate length to assure residents are cared for in a risk free manner

    ? Provide wound care (bandaging, cleaning, applying medication) and assess for appropriateness of bandage integrity during time between dressing changes

    ? Assure availability of treatment supplies and topical medications (as prescribed by thephysician) and procure supplies to assure adequate inventory or Treatment Cart is readily available at all times

    ? Provide gastrostomy tube feeding care, including necessary bandage changes

    ? Provide colostomy and urostomy care and dressings as directed by the physician

    ? Provide weekly documentation

    ? Comply with facility guidelines for documentation and physician's orders

    ? Relate well to patients, families and other team members

    ? Interact well with therapists and implements individual programs as developed

    ? Maintain equipment and supplies for treatment

    ? Maintain consistent patient care schedule and uses time efficiently

    ? Coordinate restorative treatments with other facility departments

    ? Perform duties with a minimum of supervision

    ? Identify potential problems/issues and report to supervisor in a timely manner

    ? Maintain a professional approach with confidentiality

    ? Supportive facility goals and objectives

    ? Use system to convey/receive resident information

    ? Cooperate and maintain good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors

    ? Obtain and document nursing history from the patient and/or significant other that is comprehensive of present condition and prior problems

    ? Perform basic assessment of the patient, indicating adequate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology

    ? Record vital signs, note changes, and pursue more-specific investigation as needed

    ? Assess for and notify physician and other appropriate parties of changes in condition

    ? Use assessment information to develop a care plan before the end of duty time that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient

    ? Use care plans as a basis for providing safe and therapeutic care to patients

    ? Consistently follow established standards, policies, and procedures in providing nursing care

    ? Accept accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of nonprofessional personnel

    ? Communicate with the patient and his or her family and other members of the health care team in carrying out the goals of the care plan

    ? Perform competently those technical skills considered basic to the type of care given on that unit

    ? Respond appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations

    ? Support standards of nursing care through adherence to existing policies and procedures

    ? Seek guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered

    ? Promote positive public relations with patients, residents, family members and guests

    ? Use tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations

    ? Use appropriate workplace behavior and adhere to dress code at all times

    ? Understand and adhere to the guidelines of "Residents Rights" and assure resident safety

    Requirements:

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Required

    ? Current RN license

    ? CPR certified required; 30 days will be given to complete a course and get certified

    ? Ability to understand, remember and carry out verbal or written instructions in English

    ? Ability to complete assignments in a timely manner

    ? Ability to work flexibly and positively with intermittent interruptions

    Preferred

    ? 2 years nursing experience in long term care/skilled nursing

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The ability to safely perform movements such as pushing,

    pulling, lifting, bending, kneeling, and reaching up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable

    accommodations

    WORK SCHEDULE: As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays

    WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clinical

    Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and

    applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age,

    disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.


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