Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Willingboro, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly re-evaluation team conferences.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating).
• Educate patients, families, and significant others to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; delegate appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by providing calm leadership and participating in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supplies, equipment, and training.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Work Schedule

• Every 3rd weekend required.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience

Contract Length

• 13 weeks