Treatment Nurse

Treatment and Wound Care Nurse

General Description
The Treatment Nurse is responsible for the skin and wound care of residents with an
emphasis on prevention and treatment of skin disorders. The Treatment Nurse follows
the established nursing Care Plan and makes appropriate adjustments as resident care
needs and/or physician orders change. Assists with the duties of the staff RN, LPN or
certified nursing assistants when needed.

Essential 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, including staging and treatment of 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 the 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.

Standard Requirements
1. Supports the Mission, Values and Vision of the Facility.
2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and supports an atmosphere which allows for
the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
3. Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
OSHA and safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices,
established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or
correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
4. Adheres to:
a. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations
data.
b. HIPAA regulations
c. Quality Assurance requirements and compliance with regulatory
requirements.
d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment
free from sexual harassment and illegal and discriminatory behavior.
e. Code of Conduct and Compliance Programs when performing job
functions
5. Supports and participates in common teamwork:
a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes
job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate
judgment.
b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional
situations.
c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents
regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and
guests.
e. Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance,
uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work
duties as assigned.
f. Participates as assigned in the orientation of new staff and demonstrates a
positive, helpful, and enthusiastic attitude.
6. Immediately reports incidents of alleged resident abuse or neglect or alleged
violations of residents' rights to Director of Nursing or Executive Director.
7. Knowledgeable of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and
geriatric residents (i.e. physical, cognitive and socialization factors) in planning
delivery of care.
8. Maintains current practice standards or changes by participating in educational
opportunities provided by the Facility and outside resources.
Other Duties
Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, but
which may be altered or redesigned depending upon individual circumstances. Performs
other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education/Training: Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license
to practice as a registered nurse in the state. Experience in skin care preferred. Must have
current CPR certification.
A.D.A ((Americans with Disabilities Act)(as amended)) REQUIREMENTS: Must be
able to bend, stoop, push, pull, and walk and stand for most of the working day. Requires
manual dexterity sufficient to provide hands-on care to residents as well as to operate
standard office machines such as fax, telephone, etc. Requires normal range of hearing
and vision. Must be free from communicable diseases that pose a "direct threat" to the
health or safety of others and which cannot be eliminated by a reasonable
accommodation. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and transfer and transport
residents. Must be able to carry and transport supplies. Must be able to pass a post-offer,
pre-employment physical health examination as a condition of employment. Must be
capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable
accommodation(s).
Skill(s): Proficient reading, writing, grammar, and mathematics skills; proficient
interpersonal relations and communicative skills; knowledge of drug interactions, side
effects, and incompatibilities; decision-making skill; proficient assessment skills; basic
computer skills; able to operate various medical and office equipment, auditory and
visual skills. Must be able to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and
possess sufficient communication skills to perform the tasks required.
Experience: Previous work experience in a long-term care setting preferred.
Receipt and Acknowledgment
I acknowledge and understand that:

• Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor
an employment contract of any kind, and that my employment is at-will.
• The job description provides a general summary of the position in which I am
employed. The contents of this job description are job requirements and, at this time, I
know of no limitations which would prevent me from performing these functions with or
without reasonable accommodation. I further understand that it is my responsibility to
inform my supervisor at any time that I am unable to perform these functions.
• Job duties, tasks, work hours and work requirements may be changed at any time.

• Acceptable job performance includes completion of the job responsibilities as well as
compliance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the Facility.