RN Long Term Care (LTC) Days

Company: Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the delivery of patient care of patients in a Long Term Care (LTC)/ Assisted Living Facility. The Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision.
Responsibilities

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  Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility.
  
  
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  Performs focused interview to identify specific needs.
  
  
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  Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychological changes in the patient's condition.
  
  
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  Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
  
  
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  Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
  
  
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  Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.
  
  
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  Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.
  
  
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  Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard.
  
  
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  Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
  
  
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  Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.
  
  
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  Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
  
  
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  Document's patient's response to nursing and other interventions.
  
  
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  Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities.
  
  
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  Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
  
  
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  Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility.
  
  
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  Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, Staffing and client hospital policies.
  
  
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  Other Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
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    Current Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
    
    
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    Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
    
    
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    Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
    
    
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    Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
    
    
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    One year prior Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.
    
    
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    Current BLS card
    
    
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    Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the Long Term Care (LTC) Registered Nurse (RN) practices
    
    
    Benefits
    At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
    
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      Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
      
      
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      Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
      
      
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      401(k) savings plan
      
      
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      Awards and recognition programs
      
      
      *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
      About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
      Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
      Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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