Island Health

RN (Registered Nurse)

Island Health$110K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Current RN license required
  • BLS certification mandatory
  • Experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's patients preferred
  • Prior supervisory experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Administer medications and monitor vital signs
  • Manage blood sugar and wound care
  • Oversee tube feeding and Foley catheter management
  • Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings
  • Support and mentor team members during shifts
  • Coordinate care with physicians and Nurse Practitioners
  • Handle occasional IV antibiotics and PICC line management

Benefits

  • Professional development with department-specific orientation
  • No on-call or standby requirements
  • Flexible scheduling process with six-week advance notice
  • Opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team
  • Supportive supervision available on all shifts
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Coos County Nursing Home
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
LTC
Job ID
33298280
Job Title
RN (Registered Nurse)
Weekly Pay
$2126.0

Shift Details

Shift
Night - 8x5 - 07PM
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
08/06/2025
End Date
01/14/2026
Duration
23 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Duration: 23 weeks

Shift: Evening, Night

Hours per Shift: 8, 16

Experience: Minimum of 1 year in Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

License: Required

Certifications: BLS

Must-Have: Prior Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility experience

Description:
The facility has 100 resident beds, consisting of 96 semi-private and 4 private beds across two floors.
The environment includes patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's who wear trackers for safety.
Charting is done using an electronic medical record system along with paper documentation.
Staffing ratios are between 1:17 to 1:20.
If serving as House Supervisor, the RN will oversee the entire facility.
Common diagnoses among patients include Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, post-stroke care, heart disease, fractures, dementia, Alzheimer's, rehabilitation needs, chronic conditions, and multiple comorbidities.
Job duties encompass medication administration, vital signs monitoring, blood sugar management, wound care, ostomy care, Foley catheter management, tube feeding administration, and supporting team members.
Experience in Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility settings is mandatory, with a preference for two years.
First-time travelers are welcome, but experienced travelers are preferred.
Occasional IV antibiotics and potential management of PICC lines are part of the responsibilities.
There are no telemetry monitors available.
Registered Nurses are required to attend daily interdisciplinary team meetings.
Supervisory personnel are present on every shift.
Physicians are available for consultation after hours, with Nurse Practitioners conducting rounds on weekdays.
An interdisciplinary team, including Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, Case Managers, Social Workers, and Dieticians, collaborates for patient care.
Respiratory treatments and equipment management are handled by RNs and LPNs, as there is no respiratory therapy on-site.
Medications are dispensed in bubble packs, with generic medications readily available on-site.
Shifts typically involve 2 RNs and/or LPNs along with several nursing assistants on each floor.
The scheduling process occurs six weeks in advance, with a need for flexibility in covering staffing gaps.
RNs may be required to work every other weekend and could be asked to work on holidays.
There are no on-call or standby requirements, as those are covered by permanent staff.
Floating between floors may be required.
Dress code includes professional scrubs without excessive jewelry, fake nails, or visible tattoos.
Department-specific orientation will be conducted over three shifts with a preceptor.

Client Details

Address
364 Cates Hill Rd
City
Berlin
State
NH
Zip Code
03570

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