JOB SUMMARY

Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide quality nursing care in a long-term care setting. The RN will oversee resident care, administer medications and treatments, supervise nursing assistants, coordinate with physicians and families, and ensure compliance with facility policies and state and federal regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor residents' physical and mental well-being and report significant changes to the appropriate supervisor.
Receive and carry out physician orders accurately.
Administer medications and treatments and maintain accurate electronic MAR/TAR documentation.
Order and maintain unit pharmaceuticals.
Supervise and assign duties to nursing assistants in accordance with state regulations and scope of practice.
Assist with direct resident care as needed.
Participate in physician rounds and facilitate communication regarding residents' medical needs.
Provide oxygen administration, gastrostomy/jejunostomy feedings, and wound care, including knowledge of wound vacs.
Monitor appointments, therapy schedules, weights, blood pressures, nutritional records, and nursing assistant documentation.
Maintain infection control practices and ensure a safe, clean environment.
Admit, discharge, and transfer residents while completing required documentation and notifications.
Complete shift reports, review new orders, and monitor residents receiving antibiotics or requiring special precautions.
Communicate with residents' families regarding concerns, new orders, and consent requirements.
Respond appropriately to incoming calls and resident care concerns.
Manage assigned nursing units under the direction of nursing leadership.
Follow regulations for controlled medications, including shift-change counts and reporting discrepancies.
Assist with staff orientation, education, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary recommendations as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 3 years of recent nursing experience, with experience within the last 6 months.
Must be willing to float to units where experienced.
IV certification required; candidates without certification must be willing to obtain it during onboarding.
Current, active New Hampshire RN license in hand at submission. Compact licenses accepted.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Active certifications and license must be provided at submission.
COVID-19 vaccination required. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted.

PROFILE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must submit the following:

Updated resume.
Skills checklist completed within the last year.
Two supervisory references from the past two years of employment.
Current, active certifications.
Current, active nursing license.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia

LVN/LPN- Long Term Care

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