Treatment Nurse - RN

Diversicare of Batesville•Batesville, MS

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse provides nursing care to residents, including administering prescribed medications and carrying out physician-ordered treatments. The role involves monitoring and documenting residents’ responses and care, maintaining medication safety and infection-control practices, and reporting changes in residents’ conditions to the supervisor and attending physician. The nurse also educates residents and families, supports and directs C.N.T.’s, and implements workplace policies and procedures. Diversicare provides post-acute care at skilled nursing and long-term care centers. Its stated mission is to improve every life it touches through exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations, guided by the values of Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork, and Stewardship.

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 amid frequent change; the work schedule changes daily.
Ability to work closely with residents, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work to prescribed nursing standards.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and an interest in providing 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 or provided, 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, and assign daily work to support positive resident outcomes.
Implement and maintain policies and procedures.
Ensure safe work practices and proper infection-control techniques are used.