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A long-term care nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who is responsible for caring for patients who required extended medical care. Their patients may have injuries that require a prolonged period for recovery, or they may have a disability or illness. Long-term care nurses also work with the elderly. Long-term care nurses typically work in nursing home facilities, skilled nursing facilities or other medical facilities where patients can receive long-term medical care. Long-term nurses administer medications to patients, coordinate patient care and ensure that patients receive appropriate medical care in a safe environment.
Degree Required Postsecondary diploma, associate's degree or bachelor's degree Education Field of Study Nursing Key Responsibilities Administer prescribed medication; operate medical equipment and monitor patient status; record patient information in medical records; assist physician with examinations and administer treatments Licensure and/or Certification All states require RNs to be licensed; optional specialty certifications availableWe are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, uniform service member status, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This practice extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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