Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care in Berlin, NH - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-25

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Berlin
Posted on: October 25, 2024

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Berlin, New Hampshire, 03570 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Long-Term Care (LTC) / Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Evening and Night (3:00 PM - 11:00 PM / 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Experience: Minimum 1 year of LTC/SNF experience required; 2 years preferred. Open to first-time travelers, though experienced travelers are preferred. License: Valid RN license required Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required Must-Have: Prior experience in LTC/SNF, flexible scheduling, willingness to work every other weekend, and willingness to work holidays if needed. Job Description: - Manage med passes, vital signs, blood sugar checks and management, wound care, ostomy management, Foley management, and tube feeding administration. - Assist other team members in providing resident care. - Occasional management of IV antibiotics and potential PICC line management. - Participate in Daily Huddles with the interdisciplinary team, which includes PT, OT, SLP, Case Managers, SW, and Dieticians. - Oversee facility operations if performing in the House Supervisor role. - Ensure dementia and Alzheimer's patients wear trackers for security, with door-locking mechanisms activated when needed. - Utilize Point Click Care (PCC) with paper charting for documentation. - Adhere to set nurse ratios, typically 1:17-20. - Provide respiratory management with CPAP, nasal cannula without RT support on-site. - Follow dress code: professional scrubs in any color, no big earrings or jewelry, no fake nails, hair must be up, no face tattoos. - Flexibility to float between floors as required. - Work within a facility with 100 resident beds, consisting of 96 semi-private and 4 private beds across two floors. This position offers a supportive work environment with supervisors available as a resource and physician support available after hours via on-call providers. The schedule is made six weeks in advance, requiring flexibility to assist with staffing needs. The Department of Nursing (DON) and Associate Director of Nursing (ADON) will be in-house from 7 AM to 4 PM. 26078782EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character.

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