Long Term Care Registered Nurse
Beaver Dam, WI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - LTC

Location: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Information

• Type of Facility: Nursing Home attached to hospital
• Number of Beds/Residents: 70 (majority private)
• EMR System: ECS
• Patient Population: Dementia, frail elderly, rehabilitation patients
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratios:

  • RNs: 1:20
  • LPNs: 1:20
  • CNAs: 1:8
• Interdisciplinary Team: Therapy, Administration, Social Workers, Activities, Dietary, Housekeeping
• Pharmacy: On-site with medication dispensing system
• Respiratory Therapist: On-site 24/7
• Physician Availability: After hours coverage available

Job Duties

• Charting and assessments
• Charge nurse responsibilities
• Medication administration
• Clinical skills including IVs, catheters, ostomy care
• Floating between units as needed

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift Length: 8-hour block shifts
• Staffing: 4 nurses and 7 aides during day/pm shifts; 2 nurses and 3-4 aides at night
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must be available for at least half of the holidays during the assignment
• Call/Standby: No on-call required
• Dress Code: Any solid color, clean and professional
• Orientation: Unit-specific, varies based on skills

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: LTC Registered Nurse
• Certifications: BLS (AHA) required
• Experience: Must have experience working with elderly patients
• IV and titratable drip experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Additional Notes

• Clinicians who have previously worked at this facility must have ended their assignment at least 6 months prior to submission
• All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility

This position is ideal for RNs with LTC experience who are comfortable managing a variety of clinical skills in a nursing home setting.