Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Nashville, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Job Overview

• Maintain delivery of quality nursing care by following the nursing care plan.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Embrace core values focused on quality, respect, results, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety through adherence to safety policies and proactive hazard reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• 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; delegate appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety in compliance with 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 outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 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 emphasizes patient safety, teamwork, and professional development within a supportive healthcare environment.