Job Description: Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care for a travel nursing job in Barre, Vermont.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Long Term CareDiscipline: RNStart Date: 01/20/2025Duration: 16 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, daysEmployment Type: Travel A Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care provides comprehensive nursing care to residents in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted living centers. The RN is responsible for managing the overall care of residents, including assessments, care planning, medication administration, treatment, and coordination of care. The RN works closely with other healthcare professionals, family members, and caregivers to ensure residents maintain a high quality of life, have their medical needs addressed, and are supported with both their physical and emotional well-being.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n\n Patient Assessment and Care Planning:\n\nConduct thorough initial assessments of new residents upon admission, evaluating their medical history, current condition, and specific care needs.\nCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team (doctors, therapists, social workers) to develop and implement individualized care plans that address each resident’s medical, emotional, and psychological needs.\nContinuously assess residents’ conditions and adjust care plans as necessary to reflect changes in health status, medications, or functional abilities.\n\n\n\n Medication Management:\n\nAdminister prescribed medications to residents, ensuring correct dosages, timely administration, and proper documentation.\nMonitor residents for medication side effects, allergies, or adverse reactions and notify the healthcare provider when necessary.\nEducate residents and their families about the medications, their purposes, and potential side effects.\n\n\n\n Clinical Care and Treatments:\n\nProvide routine nursing care, such as wound care, catheter care, dressing changes, and managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or respiratory issues.\nAssist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents who are unable to perform these tasks independently.\nMonitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate) and report any significant changes to the physician or care team.\nManage and monitor residents’ pain levels, ensuring effective pain management strategies are in place.\n\n\n\n Resident and Family Education:\n\nEducate residents and their families about health conditions, treatments, medications, and ways to manage chronic conditions.\nOffer guidance on lifestyle changes, nutrition, mobility, and other self-care practices that promote health and comfort.\nProvide emotional and psychological support to residents and their families, addressing any concerns about care or health status.\nTeach families how to assist with caregiving tasks, such as repositioning, transferring, and helping with physical therapy exercises.\n\n\n\n Care Coordination and Advocacy:\n\nCoordinate and communicate with the broader care team to ensure residents receive comprehensive care across multiple disciplines (e.g., physical therapy, nutrition, social work).\nAdvocate for the needs and preferences of residents, ensuring their care plans are followed and that they receive appropriate care in a timely manner.\nMonitor and respond to changes in residents' mental and emotional well-being, ensuring they have access to appropriate mental health resources or counseling if needed.\n\n\n\n Documentation and Reporting:\n\nMaintain accurate, up-to-date records of residents' conditions, treatment plans, and interventions.\nDocument all interactions with residents, medication administration, changes in health status, and any concerns or incidents that occur.\nEnsure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA standards, by maintaining confidential and thorough documentation.\nComplete assessments, care plan updates, and progress notes in a timely manner to ensure all care is well-documented.\n\n\n\n Emergency Response and Crisis Management:\n\nRespond to medical emergencies, including sudden changes in condition, falls, or adverse reactions to treatments.\nProvide immediate care in emergency situations, such as CPR, first aid, or other life-saving measures, until additional medical support arrives.\nMonitor residents at risk for falls, dehydration, or infections, and implement preventative measures to reduce risks.\n\n\n\n Compliance and Quality Assurance:\n\nEnsure that care provided meets all federal, state, and facility regulations, policies, and standards.\nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall care experience for residents and improve outcomes.\nEnsure that residents' rights, including dignity, privacy, and autonomy, are respected at all times.\n\n\n\n Leadership and Staff Supervision:\n\nSupervise and mentor nursing assistants and other support staff, providing guidance on care tasks and assisting with skill development.\nAssist in delegating tasks and managing shifts to ensure that care delivery is efficient and meets the needs of all residents.\nParticipate in staff meetings and contribute to discussions regarding resident care and facility improvements.\n\n\n Magnet Medical Job ID 29968288. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Long Term Care,07:00:00-19:00:00