Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Long-Term Care position at a nursing home setting, requiring at least 1 year of experience with elderly populations and a valid WI or compact RN license.

Details

• Post-acute care setting within a nursing home attached to a hospital
• Long-term care unit serving approximately 70 residents, majority in private rooms
• Patient population includes dementia, frail elderly, and rehabilitation residents
• RN-to-resident ratio of 1:20
• 8-hour day shifts on a block schedule
• Every other weekend required
• On-call is not required
• Floating may be required
• EMR system is ECS (transitioning from Cerner to Epic)

Requirements

• Active WI or compact RN license required by start date
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience working with elderly patients required
• Proficiency with IV therapy, catheterization, ostomy care, and related clinical skills required
• 2 professional references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference from within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include charting, patient assessments, charge nurse duties, medication administration, and hands on clinical skills such as IVs, catheters, and ostomy care
• Interdisciplinary team includes therapy, administration, social workers, activities, dietary, housekeeping, and RT (on-site 24/7)
• On-site pharmacy and medication dispensing system available
• Physician coverage is available after hours
• Must be available for at least half of holidays during the assignment
• Any solid color scrubs are acceptable; attire must be clean and professional
• Orientation hours vary based on individual skill level
• Candidates who have previously worked for this health system must have an end date of at least 6 months prior to their consideration date, and hospital approval is required
• Candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are considered local, which may affect the travel pay rate