Treatment Nurse

Hillcrest Healthcare•Knoxville, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse provides nursing care to residents as prescribed by physicians, in accordance with nursing practice standards and regulations, and as directed by the Director of Nursing. The role focuses on skin care, dressing changes, wound care, and monitoring and documenting resident conditions and treatment progress. The nurse works collaboratively with residents, families, physicians, charge nurses, supervisors, and other staff to support quality care, residents’ dignity and rights, and a comfortable, team-oriented environment.

Requirements

Current State RN or LPN license in good standing.
Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge and aptitude to learn company software.
Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people.
Ability to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Assess and document resident progress in the medical record.
Perform preventive skin care, dressing changes, and wound care.
Monitor resident turning and positioning.
Monitor treatment of decubitus ulcers, documenting appropriately and communicating with physicians and families.
Make rounds with physicians as needed to discuss residents receiving decubitus or catheter care.
Assess weekly nutrition and hydration for residents with Stage I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers, and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required.
Assist with resident care planning for residents monitored by the treatment nurse.
Notify physicians of new skin problems, changes in condition, and healed skin conditions.
Obtain changes to physician orders as indicated by resident progress or lack of progress.
Communicate relevant information about resident condition and progress to charge nurses, supervisors, and the Director of Nursing as indicated.
Maintain a clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies.
Follow infection-control policies and procedures.
Administer medications and treatments accurately as ordered and in accordance with facility policies and procedures.
Follow facility policies and procedures for assessing, treating, and documenting skin problems; document pressure-sore status weekly or more often when conditions change.
Follow and support safety and infection-control policies, including proper use of mechanical lifts and gait belts.
Help monitor medication, medical supply, and equipment inventory to ensure adequate skin-care products are available.
Comply with and promote residents’ rights and maintain positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators.
Maintain a professional appearance and confidentiality of resident-care information.
Report resident complaints or grievances about nursing or medical care to the Director of Nursing.
Participate in skin-care education for residents and family members when residents are discharged home.
Attend and participate in educational activities, in-service training, and staff meetings; assist with staff orientation and training.
Participate in assigned Quality Improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.