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.
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