Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Ludington, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

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

Location: Ludington, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Type of Facility: Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)
• Number of Beds/Residents: 83 beds / 74 residents
• Dementia Unit: 20 beds in a locked down dementia unit
• EMR System: Point Click Care
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • Days and Afternoons: 5 RNs per 74 residents
  • Midnights: 1 RN per 74 residents

Required Certifications & Experience

• Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), valid RN license
• Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year Long Term Care (LTC) experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; open to first-time travelers

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Common Diagnoses: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Rehabilitation, Dementia
• IV Therapy: IVs accepted for fluids or antibiotics
• Respiratory Therapy: No on-site RT 24/7; Bipap and Cpap patients only, no vented patients

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Administer medications
• Perform head-to-toe assessments
• Possible charge nurse duties
• Floating throughout the facility

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Shift Options:

  • 8-hour shifts: Days (7am-3pm), Midnights (3pm-11pm), Nights (11pm-7am)
  • 12-hour shifts: Days (7am-7pm), Nights (7pm-7am)
• Block scheduling allowed for agency nurses
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: May be asked to work on holidays
• Call/Standby: None
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs

Orientation & Training

• Orientation includes Relias modules, skills checkoff, and hands-on training
• Orientation duration: 2 days (1 day general side, 1 day general side)

Additional Information

• 50 mile radius rule applies
• No tele monitors on unit
• No pharmacy or medication dispensing system on-site
• 24-hour physician access via Team Health
• Interdisciplinary team includes PT/OT, Dietician, Activities, Social Services, MDS/case managers, and Business Office biller
• DON/Charge Nurse and House Supervisors present for each shift; ADON takes call