What are the responsibilities and job description for the Long-Term Care Registered Nurse position at Sage Group Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Long-Term Care Registered Nurse to provide exceptional patient care for long-term residents.
Position Details:
Position Name: RN - Long Term Care (LTC)
Location: Bellaire, Michigan
Specialty: LTC
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Full-time, Travel, Contract, Temporary
Contract Length:13 weeks
Pay Rate: $3000 weekly Gross pay based on a 48-hour work week (Includes non-taxable travel/housing and M&I stipend available for qualified/eligible travelers)
Unit: LTC
Shift available: Nights
Shift timings: 12 Hours; Nights, 7.00 pm - 7.30 am
Schedule: 48 hours/week guaranteed, 4 shifts per week, M-F, with weekends as needed. Holiday rotation if needed, 36 hrs available
Position Requirements:
- 2 Years Experience in LTC, SNF, Med Surg setting (no hospital/medical center Med Surg experience is needed, Med Surg experience in a LTC setting will be considered
- Travel experience (Minimum of 1 successful contract assignment) – Required
- May be asked to work charge RN shifts – must be comfortable
Education, License, and Certification Requirements:
- RN License for the State of MI - Required
- BLS Certifications from AHA or ARC - Required
Job Description:
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies and procedures.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of residents.
- Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor, physician and family of resident’s condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of resident.
- Assigns duties and coordinates nursing services on the resident unit to ensure resident needs are met in accordance with instructions of Physician, federal and state regulations and facility procedures.
- Consults with Shift Supervisor on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to insure resident needs are met.
- Report all complaints or unusual problems to supervisor. Assist with completion of facility complaint report.
- Participates in orientation and training and evaluating of nursing personnel.
- Evaluates nursing activities to ensure resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service.
- Assigns duties and coordinates nursing service on the resident unit.
- Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed, and treatment administered in accordance with Physician's instructions.
- Assumes responsibility and maintains records for unit narcotics.
- Inspects resident rooms and the unit for cleanliness and comfort.
- Responsible to document admissions, discharges, transfers and incident reports per facility policies and procedures.
- Participate in the care plan process, completes nursing assessments and resident care plans accurately and timely on assigned residents.
- Completes special projects and audits at the direction of the Supervisor, CCC, or Director of Nursing.
- Maintain all educational requirements for the State of Michigan to keep license current. Attend facility in services and ward conferences as assigned.
- Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; know and comply with all Residents' Rights rules; and promptly report all resident accidents and injuries to the charge nurse.
- Must have regular and attendance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Join our team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of long-term residents by delivering compassionate and comprehensive nursing care. We value highly skilled professionals committed to excellence in patient-centered healthcare.
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,900.00 - $3,000.00 per week
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,900 - $3,000