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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Longterm Care Nurse to join our healthcare team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients in long-term care settings, such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home health care. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly and disabled patients, has excellent clinical skills, and can work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be tasked with assessing patients' health problems and needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. A successful Longterm Care Nurse at our facility is patient, empathetic, and has a strong commitment to providing compassionate care to those in need. This role requires excellent communication skills, as you will be coordinating care with doctors, other nurses, and healthcare professionals, as well as providing support and education to patients and their families. If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Assess patients' health status and determine their nursing needs.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for each patient.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor patients' responses to treatments and medications and adjust care plans as necessary.
- Provide direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Educate patients and their families on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Advocate for patients' and families' needs and preferences.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Participate in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in nursing care.
- Manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Supervise nursing assistants and support staff.
- Respond to medical emergencies with appropriate interventions.
- Promote patients' independence by establishing patient care goals.
- Provide emotional support to patients and their families.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Valid nursing license.
- Proven experience as a Longterm Care Nurse or similar role.
- Strong understanding of nursing care principles, procedures, and protocols.
- Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures.
- Superb interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compassion and a strong desire to help others.
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job.
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to continue learning and improving nursing skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of medical software and equipment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Attention to detail.
- Current CPR certification.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe a time when you had to deal with a difficult patient or family member? How did you handle it?
- How do you stay current with the latest nursing practices and developments?
- What strategies do you use to manage your time effectively when caring for multiple patients?
- Can you give an example of a situation where you had to advocate for a patient's needs?
- How do you handle the emotional stress that comes with caring for patients in long-term care settings?
- What experience do you have with electronic medical records?
- How do you ensure that you are providing culturally competent care to diverse patient populations?
- What measures do you take to maintain patient confidentiality?
- Can you describe your experience with administering medication and monitoring side effects?
- How do you approach educating patients and their families about health maintenance and disease prevention?