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

Registered Nurse (RN) - Job Overview

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing, systematic assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through interviews, observation, and physical exams.
• Receive admissions and transfers; complete nursing database within 24 hours.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans including problem identification, nursing diagnosis, interventions, goals, and discharge planning.
• Assess patient safety and fall risk levels.
• Teach and counsel patients and families; make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Document patient and family education and functional training visits.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team in rehabilitation goal planning and evaluation.
• Accurately transcribe and process medical orders; integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
• Administer medications and IVs according to policies; evaluate effectiveness of PRN medications.
• Manage critical drip medications after competency training; regulate drip rates as ordered.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety in compliance with hospital policies.
• Handle emergency and life-threatening situations, including CPR initiation and use of crash cart.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely medical records and documentation.
• Perform head-to-toe assessments each shift; promptly act on changes in patient condition using SBAR communication.
• Review lab and test results; notify physicians of abnormal or critical findings.
• Perform wound care and basic ventilator management.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned personnel, including delegation and monitoring of tasks.
• Prioritize activities and plan effective use of time and staff.
• Communicate nursing care plans through reports, conferences, and shift handoffs.
• Participate in nursing quality improvement activities.
• Communicate learning needs to nursing leadership.
• Adhere to hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Maintain and upgrade nursing skills and competencies annually.
• Demonstrate customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow safety, infection control, and isolation guidelines; practice hand hygiene and equipment cleaning.
• Report symptoms of illness or contagious disease to Employee Health.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in all job aspects.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensure: Current nursing licensure required.
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) - Required prior to first shift
• Experience: Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired.
• Demonstrated competency in a variety of nursing skills, evaluated at least annually.
• Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of universal blood and body fluid precautions.

This position requires a dedicated RN capable of providing comprehensive nursing care, supervising staff, and actively participating in patient rehabilitation and quality improvement initiatives.