Registered Nurse

The Pines Retirement of Baton Rouge is seeking a dedicated Treatment RN for the weekends! Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) - Treatment Focus Responsibilities: Patient Assessment & Care: Perform comprehensive assessments, monitor vital signs, and document resident conditions, reporting changes to physicians and unit managers. Wound Care Specialist: Manage all aspects of wound care, including assessing skin breakdown, applying treatments, educating staff/residents, documenting wound status, and completing quality assurance reports. Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer medications and treatments as ordered, transcribing physician orders accurately. Care Plan Management: Implement and coordinate care plans, ensuring adherence to physician orders, facility policies, and federal/state guidelines. Supervision & Delegation: Oversee and guide nursing assistants (CNAs) in providing care, ensuring proper skin prevention programs and daily tasks are completed. Documentation: Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely clinical records and reports. Communication: Act as a liaison between residents, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team. Emergency Response: Provide prompt response to urgent physical and emotional needs and manage emergency situations. Education: Educate residents and families on self-care techniques and treatment plans. Qualifications: Current, valid RN license. Experience in long-term care or SNF setting preferred. Strong assessment, critical thinking, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Key Skills: Wound care expertise (dressings, assessment). Medication administration. Care planning. Patient/family education. Documentation (EHR/Charting). #J-18808-Ljbffr