Registered Treatment Nurse - Care Center

Description:

*Summary*While upholding the Star Valley Health mission, vision and values this key position is responsible for the delivery of quality resident care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Treatment Nurse contributes to the development of the plan of care for each resident and provides primary skin and wound care to residents in accordance with physician orders, current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, the facility’s established policies and procedures and plans of care. The treatment nurse collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient resident care. This is an at-will position.

*Job Duties** Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions.* Completes a thorough and accurate wound assessment upon notification of wound, then weekly and as needed. Documents all assessments in the medical record.* Observes for any changes in residents’ condition and report to physician and resident/representative, and documents accordingly.* Provides direct care skills (wound care, catheterization, tube feedings, etc.) in accordance with current guidelines.* Assists with resident assessments as scheduled and as needed.* Assists with direct resident care as needed.* Participates in the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents as required.* Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs restorative services for residents who require those services in the facility.* Confers with interdisciplinary team in development of comprehensive care plan.* Participates in QAPI activities as needed or assigned.* Assess each resident for problems and needs through conversation, observation, and a physical assessment and documents accurately.* Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.* Is able to give constructive feedback and discuss resident care issues that conflict with quality resident care.* Assists with open shifts as needed.* Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

*Requirements*_*Abilities & Skills:*_* Proficient oral and written communication skills.* Strong multi-tasking skills with the ease of changing directions upon request as needed.* Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities.* Ability to work with others and possess the communication and interpersonal relationship skills needed for a leadership position.* Assessment skills to identify and recognize resident physical and mental needs,* Comply with HIPPA and other federal, state and local regulations as well as maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in client and staff matters.

_*Experience & Education:*_* Maintain skills through training provided as well as self-study.* Graduate of a state approved nursing program.* Currently licensed as a RN in the State of Wyoming.* Completion of the SV Health/SVCC orientation program.* At least one year's experience in long term care is preferred

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.48 - $45.74 per hour

Benefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* Wound CarePhysical setting:* Long term careStandard shift:* Day shiftSupplemental pay types:* Retention bonus* Signing bonusSupplemental schedule:* Holidays* OvertimeWeekly schedule:* 3x12* 4x10* 5x8

Work Location: In person
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