Registered Nurse LTC

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our team in Erie, PA. This role provides exceptional long-term care services to Veterans while supporting their unique healthcare needs. Our facility is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to those who have served.

Responsibilities

Serve as a Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Assessment Coordinator within a long-term care setting dedicated to Veterans’ healthcare services. Provide direct nursing care to Veteran residents with chronic medical conditions, physical disabilities, cognitive impairments, behavioral health needs, and age-related health concerns. Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including full physical assessments, cognitive and mental status evaluations, and ongoing condition monitoring.

Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care teams focused on Veteran-centered care. Coordinate care with physicians, specialists, therapists, social workers, Veterans, and family members or designated support persons. Supervise, guide, and support paraprofessional and non-professional nursing staff to ensure high-quality resident care.

Direct and coordinate nursing operations during assigned shifts, ensuring appropriate staffing coverage, supplies, and clinical readiness. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation within electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Monitor resident conditions, administer medications, and perform treatments in accordance with nursing standards, VA/state regulations, and facility protocols.

Participate in infection control programs, quality improvement initiatives, risk management activities, and Veteran care enhancement programs. Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, Veterans’ care standards, facility policies, and professional nursing practice guidelines. Respond to medical emergencies and provide appropriate life-saving interventions, including CPR, AED use, and emergency stabilization procedures.

Perform a wide range of clinical procedures, including IV therapy, wound care, catheter care, medication administration, specimen collection, respiratory treatments, enteral feeding support, and ventilator care as applicable. Participate in interdisciplinary care conferences, Veteran care plan reviews, discharge planning (when applicable), and ongoing care coordination activities. Requirements Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, or a valid non-renewable temporary practice permit.

2 years of experience preferred. Experience providing nursing care in long-term care, residential, behavioral health, developmental disability, rehabilitation, or similar healthcare settings preferred. AHA BLS certification.

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