Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $2,319 per week in Haverhill, MA

Job Title: Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Long Term Care (LTC) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 11 PM - 7 AM Hours per Shift: 40 Experience: Minimum 3 years License: Licensed in the State of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Certifications: Current CPR/AED Certification Must-Have: - Ability to recognize changes in the condition of residents and take required action. - Able to read, write, and speak in English in a legible and understandable manner. Description: Provides nursing care services consistent with the responsibilities of an RN. Observes and reports symptoms and conditions of residents. Administers medications as prescribed by the physician. Gives treatments as ordered. Counts narcotics and maintains records of the same. Maintains records reflecting resident condition, medications, treatments, and progress. Transcribes physician written and telephone orders. Places drug orders. Assists with the completion of nursing history, assessment, MDS, and care plans. Assists in the orientation and supervision of nursing staff. Performs direct resident care as necessary. Conforms to recognized nursing practice and facility policies and procedures. Participates in ongoing in-service education. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities when necessary. Prepares and coordinates CNA assignments. Responsible for calling MDs. Books tests, labs, x-rays, and medical appointments. Assists MDs in making rounds and preparing charts for MD signatures. Checks meal trays for accuracy. Directly supervises CNAs. Performs all treatments and assessments as required. Performs resident admissions and discharges. Notifies MD/NP of any changes in resident status. Notifies family members and healthcare providers of changes in treatment status. Documentation including nurses' notes. Responsible for updating care plans. Answers to nurse managers. Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to fifty pounds. Able to push/pull forty pounds. Able to stand for up to four hours per day. Able to bend, squat, and stoop to floor level. Able to kneel. Able to walk. Able to reach heights of up to four and one-half feet. Able to see and hear with or without prostheses. Able to move intermittently. Able to cope with physical and mental job stress.