Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Beachwood, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Key Information for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Contract Length: 52 weeks (1 year)
• Minimum Experience: At least 2 years of bedside clinical experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• Holiday availability required

Job Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and goals related to diagnoses through collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly re-evaluation team conferences.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly in medical records.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Focus on patient/family education to achieve health goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers, including physicians and charge nurses, to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel; delegate tasks appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety following hospital and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by offering calm leadership and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in team-building activities to foster a positive and efficient work environment.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and clinical training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Organizational Values and Safety Focus

• Commitment to superior quality care and treating others respectfully.
• Results-oriented and team-player mindset.
• Emphasis on resourcefulness and overcoming obstacles.
• Strong focus 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
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs who value safety, teamwork, and professional development in a patient-centered environment.