RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit NotesDepartment: LTC/SNF | RN- Type of Facility: SNF/ALF- # of Beds/Residents: 70 beds. Average census of 30.- EMR: PCC- Ratios: 1 charge nurse/shift.- Required Certifications: BLS | RNs: RN license.- Common diagnosis: Accept LTC, skilled, rehab, hospice, & dementia residents. Wound vac, drains, IV treatments, established trachs (with or without O2 needs), dialysis Job Duties: Floor RN and LPN roles are very similar and include: Med and treatment administration, blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, IV meds (mostly IV antibiotics, Lasix and bumex), TPN, tube feedings, wound care (including wound measurement), lab draws and specimen collection, foley/cath care, trach care, ADL assistance, assessment charting, incident reports, monitoring vitals, oxygen administration/management, etc. Nurses may assist with wound care - facilities try to keep wound care assigned to 1-2 consistent nurses, which may include DNS. RN ONLY to perform central line (rare) care, IV starts, and admission orders.- Experience: Need to have experience in smaller, rural facilities.- Are there IVs or titratable drips: Antibiotics, Area there Tele monitors: No telemetry.- Are RNs required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab: May participate in care plan meetings DON/Charge Nurse/House Supervisor DNS (DON) & Charge nurse (charge can be LPN or RN).- Physician availability after hours: Differs per facility. Will contact the office during regular business hours or use the on-call phone number as needed.- Interdisciplinary Team: May includes MDS coordinator, dietary, activities, social services/- Is RT on-site 24/7: No RT staff. O2, nebs, inhalers, established trachs, Cpap, and Bipap.- Pharmacy on-site: All facilities use local pharmacies with the exception of Fullerton (which uses a Community Pharmacy). All facilities use bubble packs, with the exception of Franklin (cassettes).- Shifts & Scheduling: 12Hr shifts, 6a-6p/6p-6a. Will consider block scheduling, dependent on facility - no guarantees.- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend- Holiday Requirements: Rotated- Call or Standby Requirement: None- Floating Requirements: Will work throughout the building. A rare occasion to float to another facility if picking up PRN shifts.- Scrub Color: Any color clean, professional scrubs.- Unit/Department Specific Orientation: 1 day.