Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care in Edison, NJ - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-01 - TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Long-Term Care RN in Edison, New Jersey, 08820!

About The Position
Weekly Pay Range - $2227 To $2474 **Job Title:** Registered Nurse (RN) **Job Specialty:** Long Term Care (LTC) **Job Duration:** 13-week contract **Shift:** 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 5x8; every other weekend; holiday requirement: yes; float requirement: yes **Guaranteed Hours:** 40.00 hours per week **Experience:** Minimum 1-year experience in a subacute long-term care/rehab facility; Required at least 2 years of experience in LTC **License:** NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license **Certifications:** BLS - AHA **Must-Have:** Adaptability, demonstrated team approach to problem-solving, experience with a variety of patient conditions and ages **Preferred Education:** BSN **Job Description:** - Deliver patient-centered nursing and rehabilitation services as part of a multidisciplinary team. - Support the Unit Manager in maintaining clinical standards and ensuring excellent patient experiences. - Ensure all assigned residents receive medications, treatments, and nursing care as ordered. - Complete all required documentation as per state and federal guidelines. - Supervise and assign duties to nursing personnel on the unit. - Establish nursing care plans, utilizing nursing diagnoses in cooperation with supervisors and other nursing personnel. - Implement plans of care for residents, prioritizing and completing routine assignments accurately and independently. - Recognize psychosocial needs and provide emotional support to mitigate behavior effects. - Maintain accurate and informative patient records. - Identify and report care development or administration problems. - Maintain an adequate inventory of medications, equipment, and supplies. - Record, report, and interpret patient responses to treatment and care for the inter-disciplinary team. - Identify and assess changes in patient conditions/needs and report to the Charge nurse. - Maintain and utilize equipment in line with facility policy and specifications. - Participate in committees and represent the nursing staff as requested by supervisors. - Continuously identify patient needs and treatment opportunities, providing services to meet ongoing needs. - Maintain professional competence and stay current with nursing trends through continuing education, in-service programs, and professional staff sessions. - Foster positive relationships and communication with all team members, patients, families/significant others, and visitors. - Assist with new team member orientation, providing experiences to prepare them for independent performance. - Promptly report problems to the manager.

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS - AHA
• Core Competency
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings.

Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling.

Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling.

Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies.

Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality.