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

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Job Overview

• Maintain delivery of quality nursing care by ensuring the nursing care plan is followed.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation, as requested.

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 actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Use the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating) with a focus on patient/family education.
• 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.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by supporting staff, patients, and families.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Deliver care cost-effectively while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.

Safety and Core Values

• Embrace company core values including superior quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety with focus areas including:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease control
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment
• Adhere to hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Minimum of two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months).