What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN/LTC Unit/Varied position at ThinqSpot, Inc.?
Looking for Registered Nurse (RN) for Long Term Care (LTC) in Hot Springs, SD
Job Type: 13 weeks contract
Shift: 12 hours varied shifts (days and nights). Weekend and Holiday rotation
Guaranteed Hours per week: 40
Overtime Starts After 40 Hours
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Make nursing assessments regarding the health status of the residents; making nursing diagnosis which serves as the basis or the strategy of care.
- Develop a plan of care based on assessment and nursing diagnosis; implement nursing care; and evaluate responses to nursing interventions.
- Make provisions for outside physician visits to ensure residents’ medical needs are met.
- Demonstrates effective communication with physician and family members to ensure resident needs are met. Performs teaching to residents, families and staff to ensure understanding of the residents’ plan of care.
- Understands, promotes and implements the choices philosophy and resident rights.
- Prepares, administers and charts routine and emergency medication and treatment as ordered. Demonstrates knowledge of medications and their side effects.
- Ensure clinical record reflects accurate and timely documentation to ensure continuity and quality of resident care.
- Perform safety and infection control procedures to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents and staff. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in Quality Management program to ensure appropriate standards of care are met within the facility.
- Functions as the primary contact person on assigned shift. Effectively supervises resident assistants to ensure compliance with plan of care.
- Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability in IV therapy to include initiating IV’s, administration of initial medication, management of central line and catheters.
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Job Type: Contract
Pay: $51.00 - $53.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Physical Setting:
- Long term care
Experience:
- Long term care: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- RN License of SD (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $51 - $53
