Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN)
Company: La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN)Position Summary:A 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.Schedule: Part-Time; Every Saturday, Sunday,
MondayQualifications: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, assist in developing appropriate treatment
plansExamines patients/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 pay - LVN:
$40-45; RN: $46-$55Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision
coverages with the 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.#hpljLa Jolla Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a
24-hour skilled nursing facility located in San Diego, 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.Pay: $40 - $55 /
hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth insuranceDental
insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability
insurance401(k)401(k) matchingReferral programEmployee discountJob
Type: parttimeSchedule:8 hour shiftWeekend availabilityDay
shiftEducation: High school degreeWork location: On-siteby
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Keywords: La Jolla Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, El Cajon , Treatment Nurse (LVN or RN), Healthcare , San Diego, California
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