RN - SNF

Cynet HealthStaff; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CYNET HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week SNF assignment in Kansas City, MO. The night shift features 12-hour duties and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with a census around 56 residents.

Requirements include a current RN license, BLS, and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Must be able to assess and manage patient care; first-time travelers are welcome. Compliance training must be completed before start date.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in current state.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in SNF or similar.
• BLS certification required.
• Must be able to assess and manage patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for SNF residents with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Perform assessments, administer medications, and monitor glucose and vitals.
• Float within service line as needed and adhere to infection control protocols.
• Complete compliance training before start date.

Skills

Blood pressure assessment

Peripheral pulse

Blood glucose monitoring

Diabetes management

Hypoglycemia recognition

Bowel sounds

Colostomy care

Incontinence care

UTI care

Central line care

Eye drops administration

IM administration

Nebulizer treatments

IV administration

Narcotic count

Oral medications

Peripheral line care

Rectal administration

Subcutaneous administration

Analgesics administration

Wound care

Pressure injury prevention

Skin assessment

Accurate patient ID

Admission/discharge procedures

Emergency procedures

Fall prevention

Infection control PPE

Medication labeling

Pain assessment

Lung auscultation

Oxygen therapy

Pulse oximetry

Floating within service line

Education

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

RN - SNF

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Skilled Nursing Facility

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years required

License: Current RN license

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Ability to assess and manage patient care

Description:RN position in a skilled nursing facility.Schedule includes Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday shifts.Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5.Average daily census of 56 patients.Open to first-time travelers.Weekend requirement is not mandatory.Key skills required include:

• Assessment of blood pressure.


• Assessment of peripheral pulse.


• Blood glucose monitoring.


• Diabetes management including insulin administration.


• Recognizing symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.


• Bowel sound assessment.


• Colostomy care.


• Incontinence management.


• Care for urinary tract infections.


• Central line care.


• Administration of eye drops.


• Intramuscular medication administration.


• Nebulizer treatments.


• IV medication administration.


• Narcotic count.


• Oral medication administration.


• Peripheral line care.


• Rectal medication administration.


• Subcutaneous administration.


• Administration of analgesics, antiarrhythmics, antibiotics, anticoagulants, antihyperglycemics, antihypertensives, antivirals, and non-narcotic pain medications.


• Wound care and treatments including dressing changes.


• Use of pressure relief devices.


• Prevention and assessment of pressure ulcers.


• Skin and wound assessments.


• Accurate patient identification.


• Admission and discharge procedures.


• Emergency procedures and protocols.


• Fall prevention and documentation.


• Infection control including isolation and PPE.


• Labeling of medications and specimens.


• Pain assessment and management.


• Assessment and auscultation of lung sounds.


• Oxygen administration via nasal cannula or face mask.


• Pulse oximetry monitoring.


• Ability to float within service line as needed.


• No local candidates accepted within a 75-mile radius.


• Must complete compliance requirements prior to employment.


• All pre-start modules and necessary training must be completed before the start date.