Job Description
Hire rate $55 hourly
Contract: Let's talk and negotiate. Everyone is different. We can do as short as 4 weeks and as long as 12 weeks
Daily Stipend: $25
Lodging: Covered
Travel to and from: $250 each way
Must have: Covid/ Flu Vaccinations, Valid license to practice (compact fine) and background cleared
Eatontown, NJ nursing home- All Shifts/ Full Time schedule
We are looking for a reliable RN (Registered Nurse) to care for residents in a long term care facility in a professional and considerate manner. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or doctor. Nurses (RN) professionals must be first and foremost qualified and compassionate. The ideal candidate will be experienced in providing diverse basic care to those who need it while remaining patient and calm. It is a demanding job but also very rewarding.
Staff Genius is a national temporary medical position company offering long term placement solutions to facilities. We are committed to our team members and are dedicated to supporting you at each assignment ensuring you have comfortable accommodations and we are company that backs you!
Responsibilities
- Record a patient's medical history accurately
- Take and record measurements of blood pressure, temperature, heart rate etc.
- Observe patients under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc.
- Monitor patients' condition including fluid intake and output and compose patient charts
- Assist ailing patients in daily necessary activities such as eating, bathing etc.
- Administer injections, prescribed medications, enemas etc., clean and dress wounds and assist with other basic medical care tasks
- Collect samples for lab testing as assigned
- Provide emotional and psychological support when needed
- Communicate with patients' family or friends to provide advice, comfort and release instructions
Skills
- Proven experience as Registered Nurse (RN) or similar role
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with nursing home/longterm care, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Good knowledge of MS Office and data entry
- Perfect physical condition and stamina
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
- Successful completion of Registered Nurse (RN) license program is a must
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