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