Description Position at Siena Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Full Time / $40.00 - $41.00 Per Hour DOE / Wound Care Certification (WCC) Preferred Position Overview: The primary role of the Treatment Nurse is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of the facility.
Benefits:We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date. Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee's date of hire.
Essential Duties (include but are not limited to): - Confer with the Director of Nursing Services and/or other licensed nursing personnel regarding dermatological disorders of residents in the facility.
- Consult with the Care Planning Team concerning assessment evaluations and assist in planning and developing the skin care treatment to be performed for the resident.
- Initiate requests for consultation or referral.
- Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
- Examine the resident and his/her records and charts, and discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, to recognize when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
- Perform duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
- Implement and maintain established policies and procedures relative to skin care treatments.
Qualifications: - Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in this state.
- Must have 6 months or more of experience as a Treatment Nurse in a skilled nursing facility or hospital.
- Wound Care Certified (WCC) preferred, but not required.
- Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long term care.
- Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality care.
- This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
