Shift: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

The Treatment Nurse Director is responsible for overseeing a Treatment/Wound care team of 3 nurses. Responsible for

the skin and wound care of
residents with an emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin
disorders.

The Treatment Nurse Director follows the established nursing
Care Plan and makes appropriate adjustments as resident care

needs
and/or physician orders change. Reports directly to the Director of Nursing. Assists with the duties of the staff
LPN or

Certified Nursing Assistant when needed.


DUTIES


1.
Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates skin care in
residents.

2. Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin
disorders.

3. Performs evaluation using observation and
inspection techniques.

4. Confers with the Care Planning Team in
the development of the Care Plan.

5. Provides and documents
treatment for skin disorders within established wound

care
protocol and monitors ongoing skin and wound treatments.

6.
Monitors the use of preventive measures such as inspection, turning
and

positioning.

7. Assists in modifying the treatment
regimen to meet the needs of the resident in

accordance with
established medical practices, the regulatory guidelines and
the

policies and goals of this Facility.

8. Provides
information to resident and caregivers on prevention techniques
and

other ways to maintain or improve the general health and
psychosocial status of

the resident


QUALIFICATIONS


Graduate
of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license

to
practice as a Registered Nurse in the state. Experienced in
skin care.  

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