Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Macon, GA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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.
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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; delegate appropriately.
• 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.
• 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.

Safety Focus

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including:

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

Requirements

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

Contract Length

• 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)