Registered Nurse - Long Term Care (LTC)

Prolink; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink is seeking a Long Term Care Nurse to provide comprehensive care in extended care facilities. The nurse will manage dementia, wounds, and rehab within SNFs, leveraging strong nursing expertise and experience in geriatric settings.

Responsibilities include assessing chronic conditions, administering medications, developing and documenting care plans, and educating patients and families while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care settings is essential.
• Geriatric care expertise preferred.
• Ability to administer medications and treatments safely.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with chronic conditions in SNF settings.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Develop and update care plans for residents.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate care.

Skills

Nursing

Geriatric care

Medication administration

Care planning

Patient education

Education

RN or nursing degree

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Long Term Care Nurse provides care for patients in extended care facilities. They manage dementia, wounds, and rehab in SNFs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in nursing and patient care, with experience in long-term care settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with chronic conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Develop care plans for residents.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Educate patients and families on care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams.

This role is essential for quality long-term patient care. Nurses with geriatric experience are invited to apply for this Long Term Care Nurse position.