Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $1,536 per week in Havre, MT
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Havre
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
As a Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide
specialized nursing care to residents in long-term care settings,
focusing on managing chronic conditions, promoting quality of life,
and ensuring the overall well-being of elderly or chronically ill
patients. 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.
Keywords: Magnet Medical, Great Falls , Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $1,536 per week in Havre, MT, Healthcare , Havre, Montana
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