Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Anderson, SC
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.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs and discharge planning.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Communicate patient status and changes effectively to support continuity of care and patient safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Promote patient and employee safety by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital policies.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needs; communicate with management for service support.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Minimum two (2) years bedside clinical experience highly desired.
• PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience required.
• Completion of at least one assignment with the current agency required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Environment and Values

• Commitment to superior quality care and treating others with respect.
• Focus on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and achieving results.
• Adherence to hospital standards for appearance, attendance, and punctuality.