Long Term Care RN
Beaver Dam, WI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Details

• Type: Nursing home attached to hospital
• Beds/Residents: 70 (majority private)
• EMR System: ECS
• Patient Population: Dementia, frail elderly, rehabilitation patients
• Interdisciplinary Team: Therapy, Administration, Social Workers, Activities, Dietary, Housekeeping
• On-site Resources: Respiratory Therapist 24/7, Pharmacy with medication dispensing system
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • RNs: 1:20
  • LPNs: 1:20
  • CNAs: 1:8

Job Duties & Skills

• Charting and assessments
• Charge nurse responsibilities
• Medication administration
• Clinical skills including IVs, catheters, ostomy care
• Experience with elderly patient population required
• IVs and titratable drips present on unit
• No telemetry monitors or RN strip reading required
• No attendance required at acute inpatient rehab team conferences
• Floating between units required

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Shift: Days
• Hours per day: 12
• Hours per week: 36
• Block scheduling with 4 nurses and 7 aides during day/pm shifts; 2 nurses and 3-4 aides at night
• Weekend: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Must be available for at least half of the holidays during assignment
• No on-call or standby requirements
• Dress code: Any solid color, clean and professional

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license for Wisconsin
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience working with elderly patients strongly preferred

Additional Notes

• Clinicians who have previously worked at this facility must have a minimum 6-month gap since last assignment
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility
• Orientation varies depending on skills