RN - SNF

Cynet HealthStaff; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking an experienced RN for a 13-week assignment in a SNF/LTC setting. The role covers short-term rehab and long-term care with private rooms and a census of 23-28 beds. EMR is Meditech, transitioning to a new system in June 2024.

The RN will cover one shift per day with a 1:23–28 patient ratio. Shifts include 0600–1430, 1415–2245, and 2230–0700 with potential rotation. First-time travelers are accepted; weekends and holidays rotation may apply.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial nursing assessments.
• Administer medications and monitor effects.
• Oversee CNAs and assist with patient care.
• Conduct skin and pain assessments; monitor wounds.
• Handle admissions and ensure proper paperwork.
• Assist with pressure ulcer prevention and routine preventive care.
• Maintain family communication and involve families in care decisions.
• Rotate shifts and adapt to operational needs.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

BLS certification

Tools

Meditech EMR

Job description

RN - SNF

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: LTC/SNF

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day and Night shifts available

Hours per Shift: 8 and 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have:

• RN license
• BLS certification

Description:LTC RN position available for short-term rehab and long-term care.The facility includes private rooms with a typical census of 23-28 beds.The current EMR system is Meditech, which will switch to a new system in June 2024.RN will cover one shift per day with a staff ratio of 1 RN for 23-28 patients.No IV certification is needed for LPNs.Common diagnoses include Dementia, COPD, CHF, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension.Job duties include initial assessments, medication administration, and overseeing CNAs.Additional responsibilities involve skin and pain assessments, admissions, wound care, and pressure ulcer prevention.Family involvement and communication are also essential.A mechanical total lift system is available for patient lifting.First-time travelers are accepted for this position.RNs are not required to attend team conferences for acute inpatient rehab.Physicians are available 24/7 on the hospital side.The interdisciplinary team includes physical and occupational therapy with daily meetings.Pharmacy services are provided on-site, with bubble packs available.Day shifts are from 0600 to 1430, evening shifts from 1415 to 2245, and night shifts from 2230 to 0700.RNs may be asked to rotate between different shifts to meet operational needs.Weekend work is required every other week.Holiday rotation may be required.There are no call or standby requirements, nor are there floating requirements.Scrub colors are flexible.Department-specific orientation consists of general training followed by shifts with an educator and preceptor.