Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care in Wrangell, AK

Job Title : Registered Nurse - Long Term Care Job Specialty : Long Term Care, Long Term Acute Care Job Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Day shift, 7 : 00 am to 7 : 30 pm Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week Experience : Minimum of 1 year License : Active Alaska License Certifications : None specified Must-Have : Flu Vaccine Job Description : Coordinate nursing care procedures for residents of various ages, considering specific conditions and treatments.

• Participate in patient and family teaching, working cooperatively with the healthcare team to maintain professional nursing practice standards.
• Make independent clinical decisions during scheduled shifts, maintaining accountability for actions taken.- Consult with appropriate managers or supervisors in complex situations requiring additional input.
• React calmly and make sound nursing judgments in emergency situations.- Properly delegate and supervise CNAs / Techs, LPNs, and Ward Clerks during shifts.
• Promote excellence through safe, therapeutic, and efficient care for patients with multisystem diseases or treatment complications.
• Set care priorities for patients based on acuity and preferences, anticipating potential issues.- Initiate, manage, and document nursing procedures, demonstrating knowledge of equipment use.
• Administer age-specific medications and therapeutics accurately.- Coordinate resident care activities with physicians and other healthcare team members.
• Facilitate healing by providing individualized, goal-oriented nursing care based on scientific principles.- Seek resources when beyond personal skill, knowledge, or experience limits.
• Explain tests, procedures, and disease processes to residents and significant others, following through on care plans.- Communicate and interact with residents and significant others positively and supportively.
• Provide counseling using emotional, intellectual, and psychological supports, utilizing other healthcare professionals if needed.
• Take steps to decrease stress and increase the effectiveness of residents' coping mechanisms.- Evaluate residents' progress towards goals, directing new goals and implementing revised care plans as needed.
• Document residents' responses to care and assure the confidentiality of resident information.- Accomplish nursing assessment through interviewing, observation, and the nursing process, interpreting age-related patient information.
• Complete thorough Nursing Admission Databases and initial resident assessments, documenting consistent findings.- Identify problems and nursing diagnoses by recognizing health problems' impacts on residents and families.
• Utilize resources to assess residents with new, unfamiliar, or uncommon conditions.- Perform duties as assigned, ensuring quality resident care in routine and emergent situations.
• Educate to enhance decision-making and promote understanding among residents, families, staff, and the community.- Engage in ongoing evaluations of teaching effectiveness, organizing and participating in care conferences as needed.
• Develop and implement educational programs and learning aides, documenting education accurately and completely.- Communicate with staff, residents, and healthcare team members constructively and positively.
• Assist in orienting new staff, travelers, and students, sharing knowledge and verbal encouragement.- Develop and contribute to nursing plans of action based on resident problems and responses.
• Transcribe and note physician orders accurately, utilizing past experiences for nursing care.- Document reassessments including laboratory results and interdisciplinary notes, writing progress notes accurately.
• Attend and participate in departmental staff meetings, applying information and engaging in unit goal setting.- Address unresolved patient, visitor, or co-worker issues according to Human Resources policies.
• Assume the role of charge nurse when necessary, ensuring effective resident care.*Note : Holiday coverage is required.*
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