Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Phoenix, AZ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation Unit

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety in all aspects of care.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Educate patients and families to achieve health goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation for complex clinical decisions.
• Supervise and provide direction to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities for effective use of time and staff.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees

Safety Focus Areas

• Safe patient handling
• Materials handling
• Infectious disease precautions
• Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
• Maintaining a safe work environment

This role emphasizes teamwork, resourcefulness, and a strong commitment to patient and employee safety within a rehabilitation setting.