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

Registered Nurse (RN) Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Prioritize patient and employee safety through adherence to safety policies and proactive hazard reporting.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• 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 on assigned units.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient education from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in compliance with hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies, equipment needs, and clinical training communication with management.
• 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills and Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Commitment to safety in areas including safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and fall prevention.