Treatment Nurse

Corona Post Acute•Corona, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a person who believes in providing great care and having a positive impact on others' lives, while being a team-player and quick-thinker. The organization values kindness and integrity, striving for excellence in every interaction. The Treatment Nurse provides primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of attending physicians, Director of Nursing, or Medical Director, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. The nurse assists in modifying treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, adhering to established medical practices, governmental requirements, and Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

You care.
High school diploma or equivalent required
Must have an active RN license
Must be WCC certified
Minimum 1 year of experience as a Treatment/Wound Care Nurse

Nice To Haves

Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin disorders and primary and secondary lesions.
Provides input on assessment and diagnostic services to residents using techniques including observation, inspection and palpation.
Completes weekly skin assessment of resident and records results with assessment.
Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders.
Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well-planned diet, and maintenance of clean, dry bed.
Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident.
Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician and completes weekly skin reports for DON.
Other tasks as assigned.