Treatment Nurse - RN

Southaven Nursing & Rehab Center•Southaven, MS

11d

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse provides nursing care to residents by administering prescribed medications and delivering treatments according to physician orders. The role includes observing and reporting residents’ responses and changes in condition, maintaining accurate medical records, and educating residents and families about care. The nurse also helps plan, supervise, and instruct C.N.T.’s, assigns daily work, implements and maintains policies and procedures, and supports safe work and infection-control practices.

Requirements

Current license from the State Board of Nursing as an R.N. or L.P.N.
Ability to lead and motivate subordinates.
Ability to perform varied duties involving frequent change, including a work schedule that changes daily.
Ability to work closely with residents, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work according to prescribed nursing standards.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Interest in performing a service.

Responsibilities

Administer prescribed medications orally and by injection.
Provide treatments to residents according to physician orders.
Observe residents’ reactions to medications and treatments.
Ensure proper handling and storage of medications and controlled substances.
Observe, record, and report services provided.
Report changes in residents’ conditions to the supervisor and attending physician.
Document that medications and treatments were given, as required by policy.
Maintain residents’ medical records through documentation, as required by policy.
Educate residents and families regarding care.
Assist in planning, supervising, and instructing C.N.T.’s.
Assign daily work to help ensure positive outcomes for residents.
Implement and maintain policies and procedures.
Ensure safe work practices and proper infection-control techniques are used.