Treatment LPN/RN

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs.

 Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders.

 Weekly Skin Audits on all residents.

 Weekly documentation on wound care log and nurses notes, to include measurements, treatments and response to treatment.

 Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications.

 Performs treatments for assigned resident’s and documents that treatment as required by Regency, state and federal regulations.

 Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel.

 Assist physicians with special tests and procedures within the scope of state specified Nursing Practice Act.

 Assure that adequate supplies are available to personnel who perform procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.

 Monitor Nursing service to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

 Ensure that all nursing work areas (i.e. nurse’s station, med rooms etc.) are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

 Ensure that all resident care rooms, treatment areas, etc., are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

 Participate in the review and revision of care plans and assessments as necessary, but at least quarterly.

 Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of an ongoing Quality Assurance Program for the nursing department as pertaining to Wound Care Management.

 Contact families of residents with skin treatments on a weekly basis with an update.

 Ensure Medical Director & Director of Nursing are made aware of wounds that are not responding to treatment weekly.

 Consult with RD, Dietary Manager and PT on complicated wound healing.

 Oversee the facility Infection Control Program, to insure each infection is monitored and follow-up labs as ordered.

 Prepare the monthly infection control report with tracking and trends.

 Infection control report done on all infection.

 Ensures that supplies are utilized economically and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner.

 Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents.

 Coordinates nursing care of residents when scheduled for therapy or procedures by other departments.

 Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in residents.

 Performs other tasks as assigned.

 Promotes interpersonal relationships and develops staff morale.

 Answer resident call lights and ensure that all residents are checked frequently.

 Any suspected abuse must be reported to the Director of Nursing/Administrator immediately.