Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $2,110 per week in Bellaire, MI

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Registered Nurse (RN) Specialty : Long Term Care (LTC) Duration : 13 weeks Shift : 7 : 00 PM - 7 : 30 AM Hours per Shift : 12 Experience : 2 Years in Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, or Medical Surgical setting License : Active Michigan RN License Certifications : BLS (AHA) Must-Have : - Completed at least one successful travel assignment as a Registered Nurse - COVID vaccination (or willingness to wear a mask if declining) Description : Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and facility policies and procedures. Prepares equipment and aids physicians during treatments and examinations of residents. Observes residents, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor, physician, and family of residents' conditions and reactions to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess the condition of residents. Assigns duties and coordinates nursing services on the resident unit to ensure residents' needs are met in accordance with instructions from physicians and facility procedures. Consults with Shift Supervisor on nursing problems and interpretation of facility policies to ensure residents' needs are met. Reports all complaints or unusual problems to the supervisor and assists with the completion of facility complaint reports. Participates in orientation, training, and evaluation of nursing personnel. Evaluates nursing activities to ensure resident care, staff relations, and efficiency of service. Observes nursing care and visits residents to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed and treatments are administered in accordance with physicians' instructions. Assumes responsibility and maintains records for unit narcotics. Inspects resident rooms and the unit for cleanliness and comfort. Responsible for documenting admissions, discharges, transfers, and incident reports per facility policies and procedures. Participates in the care plan process, completing nursing assessments and resident care plans accurately and timely for assigned residents. Completes special projects and audits as directed by the Supervisor or Director of Nursing. Maintains all educational requirements for the State of Michigan to keep licenses current. Attends facility in-services and ward conferences as assigned. Maintains resident confidentiality; treats residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; knows and complies with all residents' rights rules; and promptly reports all resident accidents and injuries to charge nurses.