Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Birmingham, AL
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule: 36 hours per week, ASAP start

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 team conferences.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Educate patients, families, and significant others to support health care needs and discharge planning starting from admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers, including physicians and charge nurses.
• 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 following hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by supporting staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care 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 manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience (post-graduate)
• Experience in Stepdown, ICU, or LTAC settings

Work Environment and Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and achieving quality outcomes.
• Focus on maintaining a safe and supportive work environment for staff and patients.