TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Geriatrics/SNF RN in Garnett, Kansas, 66032!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Skilled Nursing Facility
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12 Hours (18:30 - 07:00)
Experience: 1 Year Required
License: Active Registered Nurse License
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must-Have:
Endocrine/Metabolic: Blood glucose monitoring experience.
Isolation/PPE training.
Oxygen administration via nasal cannula or face mask.
Peripheral line care experience.
Description:
The role involves working in a skilled nursing facility.
The shift is three 12-hour overnight shifts.
The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:30.
Experience in teaching hospitals, community hospitals, long-term acute care, and trauma level facilities is preferred.
Long-term care experience and knowledge of electronic health record systems is a plus, although it's not required.
First-time nurses are welcome to apply.
Holiday shifts and charge nurse assignments may be required.
Weekend coverage is necessary, with a minimum of every other weekend required.
The facility primarily serves geriatric patients with various diagnoses including diabetes, dementia, CHF, COPD, CKD, physical decline, anxiety, depression, and Parkinson's disease.
Special procedures include blood glucose monitoring.
Additional interdisciplinary support is available from physical therapy, social services, and pharmacy among others.
The facility is equipped with specialized equipment such as sit-to-stand lifts and Hoyer lifts.
Nurses may float between departments as needed to meet facility requirements.
Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility.