Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,766 per week - Estherville Iowa

Company: Wellspring Nurse Source
Location: Estherville, Iowa
Posted On: 01/30/2025

Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Estherville, Iowa.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/17/2025
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: TravelJob Title: Long-Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN)**
  Job Summary:
  A Long-Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living communities. They are responsible for managing the overall health and well-being of patients, ensuring personalized care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote optimal outcomes.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  • Provide direct nursing care to residents in accordance with individualized care plans.
    
  • Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patients' progress, ensuring safety and adherence to established protocols.
    
  • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for long-term care residents.
    
  • Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and adjust patient care plans.
    
  • Monitor and document residents' health status, including vital signs, medication administration, and overall progress.
    
  • Educate residents and their families on health conditions, care needs, and treatment options.
    
  • Respond to and manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring timely interventions and care coordination.
    
  • Provide emotional support and counseling to residents and their families, promoting a positive living environment.
    
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and facility regulations related to long-term care.
    
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants (CNAs).
    
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff training, and continuing education.
    
  • Maintain accurate patient records and documentation, adhering to established clinical standards and protocols.
    
  • Address concerns related to infection control, safety, and preventative care to minimize risks to residents.
    
    
    Qualifications:
    
    
    
    • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
      
    • Licensure:
      
      
      
      • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
        
        
        
      • Certification:
        
        
        
        • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
          
        • Advanced certifications such as ACLS or Geriatric Nursing (e.g., CGRN) preferred.
          
          
          
        • Experience: Previous experience in long-term care, gerontology, or related setting
          Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #30514359. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:LTC,07:00:00-15:00:00About Wellspring Nurse SourceWellspring is nurse owned and operated which means that we get you, we stand behind you, and we advocate for you.-- We are 100% committed to helping you find your best job at the best rate.-- We are unwavering in our commitment to supporting our clinicians on every step of their travel adventure, assisting with everything from onboarding and payroll to on-the-job clinical support with a dedicated Clinician Success Team.-- You're not just a number at Wellspring, you're a valued member of our family.-- Join us and experience the Wellspring difference. More...

              

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