We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and compassionate O2 Treatment Nurse
12 Hours Shift on a 4/3 schedule
Westgate Gardens Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Visalia, CA. At Westgate Gardens, caring is our main concern. Our organization is built on the premise that the most effective way to provide compassionate care is to:
Maintain high medical integrity
Foster a team spirit among staff
Create friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and families
Skills
Proven treatment nursing experience
Familiarity with professional and technical emerging knowledge
Problem-solving skills and ability to multitask
Compassionate with good communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills
Current RN or LVN license
Benefits:
Competitive pay
Healthcare Benefits including Vision & Dental (Full-time only)
401k (Full-time only)
Paid Time Off
Rewards and Bonus Opportunities
Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities
Fun environment and a great staff to work with!
Requirements:
Treatment Nurse Responsibilities:
Identify patients' treatment requirements, focus on their needs and act on them
Nurture a compassionate environment
Resolve or report on patients' needs or problems
Monitor and record the patient's condition and document provided care services
Treat medical emergencies
Follow care regulations and standards
Work within and cooperate with a multidisciplinary team
Restores patient's pulmonary function, alleviates pain, and supports life by planning and administering medically prescribed respiratory therapy.
Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests, assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage, assisting with breathing exercises, and monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
Directs treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.
Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress and recommending adjustments and modifications.
