Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Mogantown, WV
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 in all aspects of care.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized care plans based on assessments.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs.
• Educate patients and families 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 to ensure continuity and safety.
• Supervise and provide direction to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• 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.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH positions).
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience.
• Competency in nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Ability to supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Key Focus Areas for Safety

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

This position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety, teamwork, and professional growth within a supportive healthcare environment.