What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Long Term Care position at University of Pennsylvania Health System?
Job Opportunity: RN - Long Term Care (Erie, PA)
Position: Immediately need an experienced RN - Long Term Care for the 6 months of the contract in Pennsylvania.
Details:
Title: RN - Long Term Care
Location: Erie
Duration: 6 months (Ongoing)
Shift: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM / 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM. 8 hours. 40 hours a week.
Pay rate: Lucrative pay Benefits Bonus.
Requirements:
- Minimum 1 years of recent Dementia, Rehab, & Long Term Care experience.
- Active license in PA state.
- COVID Vaccinated.
- BLS / CPR Preferred.
Duties:
- Conduct physical examinations and assess patients' health status.
- Administer medications and injections as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for side effects.
- Perform gastric lavage when necessary, adhering to safety protocols.
- Provide urgent care services, including triage and treatment of acute conditions.
- Assist in the operating room (OR) as needed, supporting surgical teams during procedures.
- Offer specialized care for infants and children, demonstrating knowledge of pediatric nursing practices.
- Utilize electronic health record systems such as Epic for documentation and patient management.
- Educate patients and their families on health management, treatment plans, and medical equipment such as durable medical equipment (DME).
- Lift and transfer patients safely while maintaining their comfort and dignity.
Skills:
- Proficient in performing physical examinations and administering injections.
- Experience with urgent care settings is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with gastric lavage techniques is a plus.
- Knowledge of pediatric nursing practices, particularly in infant care.
- Ability to work effectively in an OR environment.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in patient documentation using Epic or similar systems.
- Excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare teams effectively.
- A compassionate approach to patient care with a focus on empathy and support.
Join our team of healthcare professionals dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our patients. Your expertise as a Registered Nurse will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care within our community.
Apply now for this position.
Thank you for your interest!!!
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $40.00 - $58.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Acute care
- Inpatient
- Long term care
- Rehabilitation center
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Completion bonus
- Overtime pay
- Signing bonus
Experience:
- Long term care: 1 year (Required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (Required)
- Rehabilitation center: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $58
