Treatment Nurse- LVN

• Perform dressing changes and wound care;
• Responsible for monitoring/follow-up of all ulcers and incisions with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family;
• Assess Weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with all ulcers and incisions, evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake as required;
• Monitor lab reports for incidence of infection in assigned wounds. Evaluate causative factors/problems, solutions, and communicate same to nursing staff management;
• Augment floor staffing if needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Nurse in good standing with state agency;
• Excellent technical, assessment and documentation skills, leadership qualities, and good communication skills;
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people;
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures;
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Physical Demands:
Sitting: 1 - 2 hours per 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking.
Standing: 2 - 3 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to
sitting.
Walking: 4 - 5 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates frequently to standing and occasionally to
sitting.