What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN LTC position at AHS Staffing?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Long Term Care (LTC) to provide comprehensive nursing care within a variety of healthcare settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and memory care units. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing complex patient needs, demonstrating proficiency across diverse clinical areas such as critical care, geriatrics, behavioral health, and specialized treatments. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring long-term, compassionate care while working within a dynamic healthcare environment that values professionalism, innovation, and excellence.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed medical histories to inform individualized care plans.
- Administer medications and injections accurately while adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Manage complex clinical procedures such as IV infusions, catheterizations, wound suturing, tube feedings, and ventilator support.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care efforts involving case management, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians across specialties including cardiology, ophthalmology, infectious disease, and palliative medicine.
- Utilize electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner for meticulous documentation of patient care activities and medical records management.
- Provide specialized care for populations with developmental disabilities, memory impairments, or behavioral health needs within long-term or assisted living environments.
- Respond promptly to urgent situations through triage protocols and critical care procedures aligned with Level I and Level II trauma center standards.
- Educate patients and their families on health management strategies including pain control, medication administration, nutrition, and post-discharge instructions.
Requirements
- Valid RN licensure in accordance with state regulations; current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- Demonstrated experience working within long-term care facilities or nursing homes with familiarity in geriatric nursing practices.
- Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner; experience with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding is highly desirable.
- Strong clinical skills in areas including critical care (ICU), emergency medicine, hospice & palliative care, dialysis management, trauma medicine, and infectious disease control.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations and medical documentation standards ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or special needs populations; familiarity with memory care and dementia-specific protocols preferred.
- Ability to perform complex procedures such as laboratory specimen collection/processing, phlebotomy, laboratory testing interpretation, and diagnostic evaluations.
- Excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments such as hospital medicine or outpatient clinics.
Join our team to deliver compassionate nursing care that enhances quality of life for our residents while advancing your professional growth in a supportive environment committed to excellence in healthcare delivery!
Pay: $2,100.00 - $2,800.00 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,100 - $2,800