Treatment Nurse - RN

Bessemer Nursing & Rehab Center•Bessemer, AL

About The Position

The Treatment Nurse provides nursing care to residents in a skilled nursing and long-term care setting. The role administers prescribed medications and treatments, monitors residents’ responses, documents care, and reports changes in condition. It also includes educating residents and families, supporting and assigning work to C.N.T.’s, and maintaining policies, safe work practices, and infection-control procedures. The position requires a current state nursing license as an R.N. or L.P.N., the ability to lead and motivate subordinates, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 in a frequently changing work environment, with a work schedule that may change daily.
Ability to work closely with residents, physicians, and staff.
Ability to work 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 all services provided.
Report changes in a resident’s condition to the supervisor and attending physician.
Document that medications and treatments were provided, as required by policy.
Maintain residents’ medical records through required documentation.
Educate residents and families regarding care.
Assist in planning, supervising, and instructing C.N.T.’s.
Assign daily work to help ensure positive resident outcomes.
Implement and maintain policies and procedures.
Ensure safe work practices and proper infection-control techniques are used.