LTC Registered Nurse (RN) starting ASAP in Mount Angel, OR with SkyBridge Healthcare for 13 weeks - 3x12 hr nights - $2150.00/week

Travel Long Term Care Registered Nurse job duties

While job duties may vary depending on the facility you work with, here are some common Travel LTC RN responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess residents' vital signs and overall health, identifying and responding to any changes promptly.
• Administer medications, treatments, and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.
• Provide comprehensive care for residents with chronic, complex, and long-term health conditions, including wound care, pain management, and mobility support.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate residents and their families on disease management, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications to promote health and well-being.
• Assist with diagnostic tests and procedures, ensuring residents' comfort and safety throughout the process.
• Document residents' medical histories, assessments, treatments, and progress accurately and promptly in electronic health records.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents and their families, helping them cope with chronic illness and long-term care needs.
• Coordinate resident transfers to other departments or facilities as required, ensuring seamless continuity of care.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and continuing education to stay current with advancements in long-term care nursing practices.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, policies, and ethical standards in all aspects of resident care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of all nursing interventions, resident responses, and any changes in condition.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other specialists to support residents' rehabilitation and quality of life goals.
• Manage emergency situations by providing advanced life support and other critical interventions as necessary.