What are the responsibilities and job description for the LTC RN/LPN Short Term Assignment -Premium Pay position at Avera?
SHORT-TERM ASSIGNMENT
PREMIUM PAY is being offered for temporary assignments in Long Term Care. Whispering Heights is in need of nursing coverage for leave of absences from September through December. Will consider renewable assignments of 6-12 weeks. Request more information by calling Alisa, Director of Nursing, at 712-476-8222.
REASONS TO APPLY:
- No Agency staff utilized;
- Staff ratio is never more than one nurse to 30 residents;
- Every 4th weekend;
- 12 hour shifts;
- Our nurses are responsible for assessments, treatments, and change of conditions;
- Our facility utilizes CMA's for med pass.
The long-term care Registered Nurse performs an active role in nursing, as well as mentoring staff, assessing residents, communicating with staff, physicians and residents. This position will serve as a resident advocate for quality clinical care. The LTC Registered Nurse will ensure completion of care plans and required documentation, uphold regulatory compliance, nurture resident-directed culture, strengthen the ability of the household to grow as a separate effective home and promote individual and team learning in the household. These nurses are teachers and role-models of professional practices to all household staff. This role will also work cooperatively with social services, activities, dietary services and housekeeping to ensure facilitation of the household model of care. This role will require problem solving, conflict resolution and ensuring that the needs and desires of the residents are met.