What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - Skilled Nursing - $2,154 per week position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN Skilled Nursing for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Registered Nurse (SNF RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to residents in long-term care or rehabilitation facilities. The SNF RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans to promote the health and well-being of residents. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting patients recovering from acute illness, surgery, or chronic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring 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.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Skilled Nursing
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Registered Nurse (SNF RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to residents in long-term care or rehabilitation facilities. The SNF RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans to promote the health and well-being of residents. They ensure compliance with regulatory standards while supporting patients recovering from acute illness, surgery, or chronic conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to residents with complex medical needs, chronic illnesses, or post-acute conditions in a skilled nursing facility setting.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, therapists, social workers, and other caregivers, to develop and implement care plans.
- Administer medications, treatments, and therapies such as wound care, pain management, and rehabilitation services.
- Monitor residents’ health status, including vital signs, laboratory values, and overall progress, identifying potential complications and implementing interventions as needed.
- Provide education and support to residents and their families regarding treatment plans, medication management, and self-care strategies.
- Coordinate and facilitate discharge planning, including working with case managers, social workers, and other care team members to ensure a smooth transition to home or lower levels of care.
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and facility policies.
- Monitor and maintain medical equipment, such as oxygen therapy, wound care supplies, and mobility aids.
- Support patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, mobility, and medication management.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff education related to patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- 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 Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and/or certification in geriatrics preferred.
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring 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.
Salary : $2,154
