Treatment Nurse
Company: Buena Vista Care Center
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
$4,000 Sign-on Bonus!Position Summary:Treatment Nurse is
responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical
assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of
the Director of Nursing Services (DON) and/or attending
physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment
regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the
patientQualifications:Current California LVN or RN licensePrevious
nursing or healthcare experience preferredCPR and First Aid
certifiedOutstanding communication (verbal and written)
skillsAbility to remain calm and professional in all work-related
situationsResponsibilities:Provides treatment and therapeutic
services per physician ordersConsults with DON, Medical Director
and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment
evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment
plansExamines patient/residents and their medical records/charts,
recommending when to refer them to a physician for further
evaluation or careAssesses skin conditions, identifying,
photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon
admission/re-admission or any extended time away from the
facilityPerforms weekly patient skin and other examinations as
needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applying
the corresponding treatment ordersEnsures 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 bedPerforms administrative
duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations,
studies, charting, etc.Builds positive relationships with
interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for
dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.Provides
information to resident and family members on prevention techniques
and other ways to maintain or improve general health and
psychosocial status of residentProvides written and/or oral reports
and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other
department leaders as appropriate and necessary.Orders
medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is
provided timelyAudits and completes treatment sheets or other
required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and
accurateAttends meetings as assigned to discuss patients' and other
facility businessTreats everyone at work in a kind, patient,
supportive and encouraging mannerBenefits:Competitive payHealth
Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company
paying a substantial portion of costs (voluntary supplemental plan
options available)401(k) with discretionary company match
annuallyCompany paid Basic Life and disability insurance (Buy up
options available)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)Employee
Assistance programTuition Assistance and Profession Enhancement
FundsBene-Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more .We are
proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Benefits available to
full-time employees.About Buena Vista Care CenterBuena Vista is a
24-hour skilled nursing facility located in Santa Barbara,
California. Our team of dedicated healthcare professionals work to
help patients recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness.As a
team, we strive to exceed the expectations of those we serve, and
our purpose is to provide our patients with positive rehabilitative
therapy and exceptional nursing care. We want to help patients
achieve their highest possible functioning level and to assist them
in returning to the lowest level of care
practical.Benefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth
insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability
insurance401(k)401(k) matchingReferral programEmployee discountJob
types: Full-time, Part-timeEducation: High school degreeWork
location: On-site
Keywords: Buena Vista Care Center, Santa Barbara , Treatment Nurse, Other , Santa Barbara, California
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