Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Bridgeton, MO
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Job Overview

• Maintain delivery of quality nursing care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Safety and Core Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, and fall prevention.
• Adherence to hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Embrace company core values: quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for certain roles).
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs who are committed to patient safety, quality care, and team collaboration in a rehabilitation setting.