RN - LTC

Cynet HealthStaff; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks an RN for a 13-week LTC assignment focusing on transitional geriatric care. The position is in a 32-bed unit with 12-hour day shifts and weekend rotation.

Requirements include a WV RN license, a minimum of 2 years' experience, BLS certification, and adherence to facility policies (no false nails). The role integrates nursing, medicine and respiratory care in a supervised restorative program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years RN experience.
• WV RN license is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• No false nails policy must be followed.

Skills

RN Experience

BLS Certification

WV RN License

Geriatric Care

Job description

RN - LTC

Profession: RN

Specialty: Transitional Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12H Days

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS Certification

Must-Have: No false nails

Description:The facility provides the right place for many older patients to receive supervised restorative care after hospitalization or an acute illness.It offers the right care at the right time when the patient has begun recovery but is not yet well enough to be home.The skilled nursing facility bridges the gap between high-tech hospitalization and family home care.The focus is on geriatric nursing.The goal is to improve the patient's health skills and ability to function within the community.Each patient receives optimal care from a full range of health care disciplines.Disciplines include medicine, nursing, and respiratory therapy.These contribute to the patient's progressive restoration to the highest achievable level of functioning.The unit has a total of 32 beds.The staff-to-patient ratio ranges from 1:9 to 1:12.A charge nurse is present who handles all admissions and physician orders.Nurse aides are available with a ratio of 1:12.The unit orientation lasts for 1 to 2 shifts.The schedules include 7 AM and 7 PM shifts with weekend rotations every other weekend.Holidays will also rotate among the staff.Patients may include those post-operative for hips, knees, and shoulders.Other diagnoses may include pneumonia and congestive heart failure requiring extra rehabilitation before returning home.Nurses should attempt to initiate IVs before the IV team is involved.Respiratory therapy is available 24/7.Pharmacy services are also available around the clock.