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Treatment Nurse
Location:
Mobile, AL
Description:
Treatment and Wound Care NurseGeneral DescriptionThe Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin and wound care of residents with anemphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders. The Treatment Nurse followsthe established nursing Care Plan and makes appropriate adjustments as resident careneeds and/or physician orders change. Assists with the duties of the staff RN, LPN orcertified nursing assistants when needed.Essential Duties1. Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in residents.2. Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders.3. Performs evaluation using observation and inspection techniques.4. Confers with the Care Planning Team in the development of the Care Plan.5. Provides and documents, including staging and treatment of skin disorders withinestablished wound care protocol and monitors ongoing skin and woundtreatments.6. Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning andpositioning.7. Assists in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the needs of the resident, inaccordance with established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and thepolicies and goals of the Facility.8. Provides information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques andother ways to maintain or improve the general health and psychosocial status ofthe resident.Standard Requirements1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows forthe privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for: OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/orcorrect unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.4. Adheres to:a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operationsdata.b. HIPAA regulationsc. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatoryrequirements.d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environmentfree from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing jobfunctions5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completesjob duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriatejudgment.b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotionalsituations.c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residentsregarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members andguests.e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other workduties as assigned.f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates apositive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or allegedviolations of residents' rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult andgeriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planningdelivery of care.8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educationalopportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.Other DutiesPerform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, butwhich may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performsother work duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing licenseto practice as a registered nurse in the state. Experience in skin care preferred. Must havecurrent CPR certification.A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must beable to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requiresmanual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operatestandard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearingand vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to thehealth or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonableaccommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transportresidents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must becapable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonableaccommodation(s).Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficientinterpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, sideeffects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; basiccomputer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment, auditory andvisual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, andpossess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.Experience: Previous work experience in a long-term care setting preferred.Receipt and AcknowledgmentI acknowledge and understand that:• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, noran employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I amemployed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, Iknow of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with orwithout reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility toinform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well ascompliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Facility. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Mobile Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Posted:
January 25 on ApplicantList
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Treatment Nurse is a Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Job at Mobile Nursing and Rehabilitation Center located in Mobile AL. Find other listings like Treatment Nurse by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Nurse Jobs.