Travel Nurse RN – Long-Term Care – $1,664 per week in Penn Yan, NY

Job Description

Job Title: RN Part Time
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Long-Term Care (LTC)
Duration: 12 months
Shift: Part Time D/N
Hours per Shift: 8 hours (2 shifts one week / 3 shifts the next week)
Experience: Minimum 1 year as RN in LTC
License: New York RN License
Certifications: BLS (through AHA)
Must-Have: LTC experience, EOW and holiday work required

Description:
The RN must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
The RN must possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age-specific needs.
The RN must provide care needed by adult and geriatric patient groups.
The RN provides direct and indirect skilled nursing care for assigned residents.
The RN follows defined policies and procedures under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The RN maintains a collaborative relationship with other nursing staff, physicians, and ancillary staff.
The RN maintains an appropriate level of knowledge and clinical expertise through continuing education and in-service programs.
The RN shall have the ability to provide care to geriatric residents.

Job Duties:
The RN collects data relevant to the resident’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to the Supervisor and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
The RN contributes to the creation of a developmentally age-appropriate and culturally relevant plan of resident care reflecting nursing diagnosis and interventions to achieve desired resident outcomes.
The RN involves the resident/family and healthcare team in this process while promoting a healthy, safe environment.
The RN recommends revisions to the plan of care after evaluating resident outcomes and indicates the need for referrals to ensure all aspects of the resident’s care have been addressed.
The RN collaborates with the resident/family and members of the Interdisciplinary Team within the scope of nursing practice while ensuring customer satisfaction.
The RN maintains current knowledge and competency in Nursing Practice.
The RN participates in the mentoring/orientation of staff.
The RN considers factors related to safety, cost, and impact in planning and delivering care.
The RN provides leadership in the professional practice setting under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
The RN demonstrates knowledge and competency in their role.
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is reasonably anticipated.
Required tasks involve potential contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues.