RN - Long Term Care

WJM Professionals is DESPERATELY recruiting Long Term Care (LTC) RNs for the VAMC in Richmond, VA.

The role of the Long-Term Care (LTC) RN is rewarding and impactful, knowing you are providing care and support to veterans.

It is a place where Veterans can receive the nursing home level of care, including help with daily living activities and skilled nursing and medical care.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN LTC RN ARE:

• Performing assessments.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor vital signs and manage acute and chronic conditions. Provide wound care, manage catheters, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Provide resident and family education.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of residents’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide wound care, manage catheters, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, social workers, and therapists.
• Educate residents and families about health conditions, medications, and self-care.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and caregivers.
• Offer emotional support and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be licensed as a registered nurse
• Must possess an associate degree.
• At least two (2) years of related experience
• BLS certification is required.
• Must have experience in geriatric or long-term care nursing.
• Must maintain expertise in skilled nursing care, long-term care, and hospice and palliative care.
• Will work with elderly and disabled Veterans, which requires empathy, patience, and understanding.
• Proficiency in clinical skills such as wound care, medication administration, and assessment.
• Proficiency in dementia care and managing complex medical conditions.

HOURS:

Services will be needed for all shifts in 24 hours/7 days per week/365 days per year, to include 8, 10, and 12 hours shifts as specified by the unit. Must be available to work every other weekend.

For more information on this position and salary, please submit your resume.

WHO WE ARE:

WJM Professional Services provides Medical, nursing, and ancillary professionals to the Department of Defense and other government agencies. We also provide administrative professionals, program management, and credentialing services to government contractors and Government agencies.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.