Treatment Nurse LPN

Wound Treatment Nurse RN/LPN

Are you passionate about treating wounds and have a dedication for improving the lives of others?

Join our team!

The Gardens Rehab & Care Center has been a staple in Mohave County Since 1998 and has been a cornerstone of compassionate care. Our evolution over the years has created a haven where long-term residents find comfort and short-term residents receive the support they need from our dedicated team of professionals. Join our team to be part of a legacy committed to the Kingman community and its cherished seniors. We also have an A+ rating with the BBB.

Are you passionate about healing and making a profound impact? Join our dedicated team as a Wound Treatment Nurse RN/LPN at our skilled nursing facility. Bring your expertise and compassion to provide top-notch wound care for our residents. Embrace an environment where your skills shine, and every day brings an opportunity to improve lives. Be part of a nurturing community that values your dedication and commitment to exceptional patient care. Join us in creating a brighter, healthier future for those we serve!

Job Summary

As a treatment nurse you'll assess, treat, and oversee the healing process of wounds, collaborating closely with medical teams to optimize patient recovery. Your compassionate care and specialized skills will play a pivotal role in enhancing the well-being and comfort of our residents.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform daily treatment orders and report changes in wound conditions to physician.
• Compile and document weekly skin report and resident response to treatments and description of wounds from RN assessments.
• Attend S.W.I.F.T. meetings.
• Monitor resident Braden Scale and ensure skin intervention protocol has been implemented.
• Maintain communication with the interdisciplinary team regarding plan of care.
• Work with nursing staff to implement program to prevent development of preventable skin breakdown.
• Supervision of the total nursing care on your wing, for your shift.
• Responsibility and accountability for all resident medication on your wing, including narcotics ensuring safety measures and reporting any issues.
• Responsible for education and knowledge of all residents under your care.
• Ensure all CNA assignments are completed efficiently and in a timely manner and delegate special assignments as needed, as long its within CNA scope of practice.
• Follow all physicians orders, within your scope of practice, including but not limited to:
• • Administration of all ordered medications and immunizations.
  • Administration of all treatments; skin, wound, respiratory, circulatory, etc.
  • Obtain specimens for ordered labs.
  • Perform in-house labs.
  • Ensure ordered diagnostics/scans are performed.
• Perform rounds for all residents ensuring that Care Plans are followed.
• Assist in writing and updating resident assessments and care plans and have understanding of the MDS and Quality Indicators.
• Note all physician orders received, whether verbal or written. Implement all orders received and transcribe them on the MAR/TAR and notify the Unit Clerk for any appointments.
• Ensure the accuracy of your work.
• Conduct complete, accurate, and truthful documentation including:
• • Initialing and signing all MAR/TAR when administering medications, treatments, or dietary supplements. Including documentation to indicate medications, treatments, supplements not administered during your shift.
  • All nurse charting including: Daily Scheduled, MDS, Medicare, Charting by Exception, and documentation of lab/diagnostic results.
  • Completion of all assigned MDS assessments.
• Ensure an accurate and thorough report is given to the oncoming shift nurse.
• Report any errors made to ADON/DON immediately.
• Ensure all abuse, or suspected abuse, that is witnessed by you, or reported to you, is reported to the DON, ADON, or Administrator immediately.
• Provide "on call" services to nursing staff per schedule determined by Administrator.
• All other duties as assigned.

Join our team and be part of a dynamic community dedicated to enhancing lives. Your unique qualifications are the key to our success.

Knowledge of:

• Medical terminology.
• Safety rules, policies and procedures, infection prevention and control procedures.
• Facility emergency/disaster response and evacuation procedures.
• Resident Rights and identifying abuse and/or neglect.
• Wound Care

Skill in:

• Use and care of equipment, tools and materials used in resident care activities.
• Working independently to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Following and maintaining safety standards.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.
• Operating a computer utilizing a variety of commonly used and specialized software applications.

Ability to:

• Recognize any changes in condition and notify the physician immediately, asking for appropriate action.
• Identify when a situation cannot be handled and know when to ask for help.
• Be sensitive to residents families and respond in a professional manner.
• Know your scope of practice and always operate within it.
• Assume charge of personnel and clients assigned to your area.
• Adhere to the Arizona State Board of Nursing Rules and Nurse Practice Act.
• Temporarily work in positions requiring an RN/ LPN as necessary and when directed by supervisor.
• Understand and follow, quickly and accurately, oral and written instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality and work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to bear weight and lift 100 pounds or more.
• Requires constant physical activities including standing, walking, lifting, bending, stooping, pulling, stretching, turning, grasping and reaching.
• Safety-sensitive position pursuant to A.R.S. 23-493.

Required Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of a state approved school of nursing.
• Must have a current Arizona Nursing License or a current license from a compact license state.
• Must hold a current Arizona State Board nursing license and must maintain license renewal in accordance with the standards of the State Board of Nursing.
• Wound Care background preferred

Special Requirements

• Attend mandatory nursing meetings and continuing education classes that are designated mandatory.
• Obtain/maintain Arizona Department of Public Safety Fingerprint Card at employees expense.
• Obtain/maintain CPR Certification.
• Complete annual Tuberculosis Testing.
• Complete required 12 hours of annual in-service training.
• Mandated federal, state, and local communicable disease testing as required.

Benefits (Full-Time)

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO
• Free Birthday PTO
• Christmas Club
• Employee Daily Lunches
• Discounted Daycare

EOE

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our residents. Your dedication as a Wound Treatment Nurse will shine in our welcoming and compassionate environment!