Travel Nurse RN - Long-Term Care - $34 to $48 per hour in Canistota, SD

This position provides care to assigned residents in a caring, safe and efficient manner and is responsible to perform the following according to
location standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.

• Assesses plans, implements and coordinates a plan of care for residents in pertinent areas.
• Assures medications and treatments are administered to assigned residents. Make changes on plan of care as needed. Safeguards residents’ property.
• Maintains residents’ self-esteem, privacy and confidentiality of personal information. Provides residents with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
• Assures and assists to maintain safe, pleasant, orderly resident living areas.
• Assures physicians’ orders are processed and physicians notified in a timely manner.
• Observes residents; directs and documents care provided to residents; receives and shares information; observes
  and reports residents’ conditions to appropriate staff. Responds promptly to resident call lights.
• Directs and assists with resident, family/significant other education. Uses the EMR accurately.
• Uses transfer equipment (gait belt, mechanical lifts, slide boards, lift/slip, etc.) and handling techniques in a manner that makes residents feel safe. Demonstrates knowledge of department – specific safety, fire and disaster plans.