RN - SNF

RN - SNF

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Skilled Nursing Facility

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Current RN license

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Ability to assess and manage patient care

Description:

RN position in a skilled nursing facility.

Schedule includes Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.

Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5.Average daily census of 56 patients.

Open to first-time travelers.

Weekend requirement is not mandatory.

Key skills required include:

• Assessment of blood pressure.
• Assessment of peripheral pulse.
• Blood glucose monitoring.
• Diabetes management including insulin administration.
• Recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
• Bowel sound assessment.
• Colostomy care.
• Incontinence management.
• Care for urinary tract infections.
• Central line care.
• Administration of eye drops.
• Intramuscular medication administration.
• Nebulizer treatments.
• IV medication administration.
• Narcotic count.
• Oral medication administration.
• Peripheral line care.
• Rectal medication administration.
• Subcutaneous administration.
• Administration of analgesics, antiarrhythmics, antibiotics, anticoagulants, antihyperglycemics, antihypertensives, antivirals, and non-narcotic pain medications.
• Wound care and treatments including dressing changes.
• Use of pressure relief devices.
• Prevention and assessment of pressure ulcers.
• Skin and wound assessments.
• Accurate patient identification.
• Admission and discharge procedures.
• Emergency procedures and protocols.
• Fall prevention and documentation.
• Infection control including isolation and PPE.
• Labeling of medications and specimens.
• Pain assessment and management.
• Assessment and auscultation of lung sounds.
• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula or face mask.
• Pulse oximetry monitoring.
• Ability to float within service line as needed.
• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.
• Must complete compliance requirements prior to employment.
• All pre-start modules and necessary training must be completed before the start date.