What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,974 per week position at Magnet Medical?
Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,974 per week at Magnet Medical summary:
The Travel Nurse RN in Long Term Care provides specialized nursing services to elderly or chronically ill patients in long-term care facilities, emphasizing patient assessment, medication management, and chronic disease care. Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and offering psychosocial support while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires effective communication with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes and facilitate seamless transitions across care settings.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in West Lowville, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
Key Responsibilities
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.
Magnet Medical Job ID #30488854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:LTC,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords
Travel Nurse, Long Term Care, Registered Nurse, Chronic Disease Management, Elderly Care, Patient Education, Healthcare, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Care Coordination
The Travel Nurse RN in Long Term Care provides specialized nursing services to elderly or chronically ill patients in long-term care facilities, emphasizing patient assessment, medication management, and chronic disease care. Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, administering medications, and offering psychosocial support while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This role requires effective communication with interdisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes and facilitate seamless transitions across care settings.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in West Lowville, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/10/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Key Responsibilities
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.
Magnet Medical Job ID #30488854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:LTC,19:00:00-07:00:00
Keywords
Travel Nurse, Long Term Care, Registered Nurse, Chronic Disease Management, Elderly Care, Patient Education, Healthcare, Medication Administration, Nursing Practice, Care Coordination
Salary : $2,974
