Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - in Pontiac, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Long-Term Care
Location: Pontiac, IL
Agency: Magnet Medical
Pay: $1,302 per week
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 4 Weeks
Start Date: 5/31/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Pontiac, Illinois, 61764!

As a Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide specialized nursing care to residents in long-term care settings, focusing on managing chronic conditions, promoting quality of life, and ensuring the overall well-being of elderly or chronically ill patients.

• Patient Assessment and Care Planning:
  Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents  health status, including physical examinations, medication histories, and psychosocial needs. Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, addressing residents  medical, social, and emotional needs.
• Medication Administration and Management:
  Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to medication schedules and dosage instructions. Monitor residents for medication side effects, therapeutic responses, and changes in health status, reporting findings to healthcare providers.
• Wound Care and Chronic Disease Management:
  Provide wound care, including assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring wound healing progress. Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases through ongoing assessment, education, and coordination of care.
• Patient and Family
  
  Education:
  
  Educate residents and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes. Provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, medication management, and lifestyle modifications tailored to residents  needs.
• Psychosocial Support and Advocacy:
  Offer emotional support and advocacy for residents, addressing their psychosocial needs and facilitating access to supportive services and resources. Promote a positive living environment that respects residents  dignity, autonomy, and rights.
• Documentation and Communication:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and resident progress in electronic health records (EHRs). Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and caregivers, to coordinate care plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance:
  Participate in quality assurance programs, audits, and regulatory compliance activities to uphold standards of care and ensure adherence to state and federal regulations. Implement infection control measures and safety protocols to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
• Care Coordination and Transitional Care:
  Coordinate care transitions for residents moving between acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care settings. Collaborate with discharge planners and community resources to facilitate seamless transitions and optimize continuity of care.

We are new and nimble! We have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We provide Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states.

We recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical, which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers.

• Registered Nurses
• LPN/LVN
• PTs and PTAs
• OTs and COTAs
• SLP
• Surgical Techs
• Sterile Processing Techs

• BLS
• Competency Exam

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