RN - LTC

Registered Nurse

Job Title:

Registered Nurse

Profession: RN Specialty:
Extended Care

Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 12

Experience:

Minimum Years of

Experience:

Required License:
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.

Certifications:

BLS
- American Heart Association

Must-Have: ASN
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required. Able to read and write at a level to fulfill documentation requirements.

Description:

The RN utilizes an interpersonal process that uniquely focuses on the total individual and his/her role in their family, culture, and society. The RN utilizes the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The RN fulfills a resident advocacy role by ensuring the resident and/or their representative has adequate information to make health decisions. The RN coordinates total care and works with the resident to achieve or maintain their highest practical level of function.

The RN is guided by substantial specialized knowledge of nursing based on the physiological and psychological sciences. The RN ensures that the quality of resident care meets legal and professional standards and acts as a role model to other members of the healthcare team. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission and values of the organization.

It is expected that the associate will demonstrate behavior consistent with the core values. The associate shall support the organizational goals and direction of the quality improvement process. The RN completes holistic, age-specific admission history, physical assessments, and nursing plans of care on all assigned residents in an ongoing manner to monitor for deviations. The RN analyzes and incorporates clinical data to formulate an individualized plan of care.

The RN identifies and documents residents at risk for nutritional and functional status. The RN identifies and reports signs/symptoms of neglect or abuse related to child, domestic, or elder abuse. The RN sets priorities for and reviews daily plans of care in collaboration with the resident, family, significant other, and other healthcare disciplines. Delegation to team members is based on resident needs, continuity of care, staff, and knowledge.

The RN communicates with physicians to ensure coordination of medical and nursing plans of care. The RN demonstrates competence in performing technical skills. The RN proactively recognizes and demonstrates the ability to manage urgent or emergent resident care situations. The RN demonstrates knowledge and technical competence in preparation and administration of medications and IVs per scope of practice and policy.

The RN documents nursing interventions, residents' responses to care, and resident outcomes. The RN evaluates data to revise the plan of care to meet the changing needs of the resident. The RN evaluates responses to interventions against expected norms for age and development. The RN identifies and documents resident and family learning needs and provides education based on assessment in collaboration with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

The RN identifies and documents discharge planning needs. The RN coordinates or delegates discharge activities, including completing or validating transfer/discharge documents, and instructions related to medications, activity, wound care, and follow-up appointments. The RN documents resident and family responses to education. The RN maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards to ensure compliance in documentation. The RN incorporates resident needs and preferences into organized and efficient delivery of care by a team assigned for daily cares and delegates tasks appropriately.

The RN supervises, coaches, counsels, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. The job requires standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Physical demands include lifting objects over 100 lbs. with frequent lifting or carrying of up to 50 lbs.

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is…