Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Des Moines, IA
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.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Seek consultation for complex clinical decision-making.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and use problem-solving techniques.
• Promote patient and employee safety focusing on safe patient handling, materials handling, infection control, fall prevention, and work environment safety.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Skills and Certifications

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

Work Environment and Values

• Embraces core values including delivering superior quality, treating others respectfully, being results-oriented, teamwork, and resourcefulness.
• Strong focus on patient and employee safety.
• Adheres to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a role with supervisory responsibilities and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.