Local Contract Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $32-37 per hour
Specialty: Long Term Care • Discipline: RN • Duration: 13 weeks • 36 hours per week • Shift: 12 hours, nights • Employment Type: Local Contract
About the role
This position is responsible for performing duties according to location standards, procedures, and individualized resident care plans.
Responsibilities
- Assists with formulating a plan of care for residents in pertinent area.
- Provides nursing care to residents according to physician orders and regulations.
- Updates plan of care when needed.
- Observes and documents observations and care given to residents.
- Uses the EMR accurately.
- Assures physicians are notified and orders are processed.
- Receives and shares information; observes and reports residents’ conditions.
- Responds promptly to resident call lights.
- Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education.
- Notifies family on condition changes.
- Handles linens properly and disposes of soiled linens, clothing, or supplies in adherence to regulations and guidelines.
- Uses standard precautions by using personal protective equipment and observes transmission guidelines, washes hands between resident cares.
- Reports / assures timely follow up of signs / symptoms of resident infections.
- Complies with all related laws, regulations, company policies, and procedures pertaining to the position and fulfills obligations under the organization's corporate compliance program.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure for state of practice is required.
- BLS from American Heart Association.
- Prior work experience in like or related position may be helpful.
- Knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered.
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
- Must be able to maintain a stationary position, move, and position self in response to job tasks.
- Must be able to operate/activate/use/prepare/inspect/place/detect/position objects, tools, or controls.
- Must be able to frequently communicate/express oneself/exchange/observe/assess/detect information relative to this position.
- Weight lifting requirement: 35 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Medical Solutions LTC
At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. We offer a culture filled with heart and soul, where the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference, with endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Benefits
- Day One Medical, Dental, and Vision with low premiums
- Day One 401(k) with Company Contribution
- Personalized Compensation Packages
- Paid, Private, Fully Furnished, Pet-Friendly Housing
- Dedicated Recruiter and 24/7 Customer Care Line
- Per Diem Allowance and Paid Travel
- Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
- Free Liability Coverage
- Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Pet Insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Cancelation protection
- Discount program
- Mileage reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Vision benefits
- Referral bonus
- Pet insurance
- Continuing Education
- Holiday Pay
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours
- Benefits start day 1
- Company provided housing options
- Weekly pay