Treatment Nurse

Ontario Healthcare Center -

We are a 59-bed skilled nursing facility located in Ontario, Caliofornia.

Hiring partime weekend AM Treatment Nurse, skilled nursing experience preferred

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide primary skin care to residents in accordance with their care plan along with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility, and as directed by the Medical Director / Attending Physician and / or the Director of Nursing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Consulting with the Care Planning Team regarding assessment evaluations

Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy and following facility policies.

Checking vital signs

Dressing wounds

Making rounds with physicians when requested

Listening to residents and their families

Addressing questions / concerns of residents

Documenting residents progress notes in an accurate and detailed fashion

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Following Infection and Control policies as well as proper hand washing protocols

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Attending annual facility in-service training programs

Attending meetings and serving on committees when required

Completing other assignments when requested (such as : backing up LVNs and CNAs)

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

RN Nursing Degree or LVN from accredited school or college

Valid RN or LVN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 6 months skilled nursing experience preferred

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and / or medical labels