Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Care - $2,252 per week

$117,104 - $117,104/Yr

Magnet Medical - Mount Angel, OR

Full-time

Mount Angel, OR

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Magnet Medical is seeking a Long Term Care Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel nursing position in Mount Angel, Oregon. The role involves providing 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. This position is a 13-week travel assignment with a start date of January 6, 2025, requiring 40 hours of work per week on 8-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Educate residents and their families about health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote independence and improve outcomes.
• Offer emotional support and advocacy for residents, addressing their psychosocial needs and facilitating access to supportive services and resources.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coordinate care transitions for residents moving between acute care hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, and long-term care settings.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Oregon or compact state license.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing is preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in geriatric nursing or long-term care nursing.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Benefits

• Tax-free stipend (amount to be determined).