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Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center

Treatment Nurse

Pacific Heights Transitional Care Center, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Looking for an experienced treatment nurse (TX), preferably an RN.

Our Mission:

We are professionals committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive.

Position Summary Treatment Nurse is responsible for patient/resident skin care and other medical assessments, treatments and documentation, under the direction of the Director of Nursing Services and/or attending physician(s). Assists in recommending modifications of treatment regimens to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices, federal and state regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

Current state LVN or RN license

Previous nursing or healthcare experience preferred

CPR and First Aid certified

Outstanding communication (verbal and written) skills

Ability to remain calm and professional in all work‑related situations

Responsibilities

Provides treatment and therapeutic services per physician orders

Consults with DON, Medical Director and other members of the Care Plan Team concerning assessment evaluations, assists in developing appropriate treatment plans

Examines patient/residents and their medical records/charts, recommending when to refer them to a physician for further evaluation or care

Assesses skin conditions, identifying, photographing and documenting stages and any other problems upon admission/re‑admission or any extended time away from the facility

Performs weekly patient skin and other examinations as needed recording results, reporting as needed and securing/applies the corresponding treatment orders

Ensures that residents with decubitus ulcers receive appropriate prophylaxis and treatment, such as daily inspection, turning and activity, a well‑planned diet, and maintenance of clean, dry bed

Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.

Builds positive relationships with interdisciplinary team members working with kitchen staff for dietary changes, therapy on wound management, etc.

Provides information to resident and family members on prevention techniques and other ways to maintain or improve general health and psychosocial status of resident

Provides written and/or oral reports and recommendations to attending physician, DON and other department leaders as appropriate and necessary.

Orders medication/equipment/treatment supplies, etc. to ensure care is provided timely

Audits and completes treatment sheets or other required charting documentation to ensure they are updated and accurate

Attends meetings as assigned to discuss patients’ and other facility business

Treats everyone at work in a kind, patient, supportive and encouraging manner

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverages with company paying majority of costs for Medical HMO (with buy up plan options available)

401(k) with company match (company match begins after 1 year of service)

Company paid Life and disability insurance

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)

Employee Assistance program

Identity Theft and Travel insurance protections

Bene‑Hub employee sponsored discount programs and more….

Benefits available to full‑time employees

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are a skilled nursing facility committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual’s ability to thrive. As a top‑tier, 24‑hour nursing home in San Francisco, we pride ourselves on providing state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation and nursing services.

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