Job Summary
Clinic Nurse – Long-term Care Facility – Location unspecified. This role involves providing direct nursing care to residents and supervising nursing assistants to ensure high-quality, compliant care in accordance with federal, state, and local standards. The position requires collaboration with the healthcare team to optimize resident outcomes and compliance.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or be a graduate of an approved Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program. Must hold a current, unencumbered, active Massachusetts LPN license. BLS (Basic Life Support) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Program Certification are required. No minimum years of experience required.
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include directing nursing staff, completing and maintaining resident documentation, participating in surveys and inspections, performing nursing administrative functions, and providing care as ordered by physicians.
- Tasks encompass medication administration, performing procedures such as catheterization and dressing changes, collecting samples for testing, and responding to resident needs.
- Candidates should be able to read, write, speak, and understand English and demonstrate knowledge of nursing practices, laws, and regulations pertaining to long-term care facilities.
- The position requires physical ability to lift at least 50 pounds, along with other sensory and physical requirements.
- Submission of current licensure and certification documentation is necessary.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
