POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing Services, the Treatment Nurse is responsible for all the treatments that are prescribed by the attending physician for all residents in the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state in which practicing. • Possess one or more year's experience in a skilled nursing care facility. • Ability to read, write and speak the English language. • Possess mental and physical health. CLINICAL • Assess resident's skin condition by doing complete body assessment on admission, re-admission and return from day, night or extended leave of absence. • Perform a weekly skin assessment on all residents and submit findings to the Administrator, Director of Nurses, MDS Coordinator, Dietary Consultant and Physical Therapist. • Responsible for daily charges of equipment and supplies. • Review monthly charges before submission to Business Office. • Monitor oxygen supply. • Check and request supplies weekly from central supply personnel. • Notify Director of Nursing Services promptly of any skin problem that developed in the facility. • Others as may become necessary and appropriate or as may be directed by the Director of Nursing Services or Administrator.

CONSUMER SERVICE • Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech. • Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns. • Ensures that all consumer/resident rights are protected.