TREATMENT NURSE - RN

Job Details: Job Location: Skilled Nursing at The Broadmoor at Creekside Park - Spring, TX 77389, Position Type: PRN, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Weekends ONLY, Job Category: Nursing , Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people. Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location. Job Summary:The primary purpose of the Treatment Nurse (RN/LVN) position is to participate in and oversee the wound care of Residents as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within the scope of RN/LVN training and licensure. At times, this position will be responsible to provide care directly to the Resident and/or supervise the direction of this care by a Certified Nursing Assistant to ensure that the highest practical well-being is maintained by the Resident. Qualifications: Qualifications:¨ Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid license in the applicable State.¨ Minimum of one-year experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.Knowledge of current wound care treatments and dressings.¨ Ability to read, write, and speak the English language. Essential Functions:¨ Observes, assesses, treats, and documents Residents wounds according to the Resident Care Management System Skin, Federal, State, and localregulations. ¨ Ensures that preventative measures are utilized to prevent the developmentof pressure ulcers.¨ Assists in collection and documentation of data for Quality Assurance including the weekly Pressure/Non-Pressure Trending Reports.¨ Consults with Director of Nurses/Attending Physician regarding changes in Residents wounds/condition.¨ Receives, transcribes, and executes physicians' orders.¨ Ensures implementation of care plans to promote wound healing. ¨ Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.¨ Identifies and secures equipment and supplies for wound care.¨ Ensures that each Resident's attending physician and family or responsible party is promptly notified of any significant change in the Resident's wound/ condition and this notification is documented in the medical record.¨ May participate in assigning duties and ensures the delivery of appropriate clinical care by the CNA staff.¨ Ensures that each Resident's accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.¨ Ability to function as a Team Leader/Role Model.¨ Ensures a safe environment for the Resident population.¨ May participate in the Nurse Manager On-call rotation.¨ Has reviewed Cantex Senior Communities Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employee's responsibility to enforce it. Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.