Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Powell, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
1x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Job Overview

Job Description

• Conduct ongoing, systematic assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs through interviews, observation, and physical examination.
• Receive admissions and transfers to the unit; complete nursing database within 24 hours.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans including problem identification, nursing diagnosis, orders, interventions, goals, and discharge planning.
• Assess patient safety and fall risk levels.
• Teach and counsel patients and families; make referrals to appropriate resources.
• Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team in rehabilitation goal planning and evaluation.
• Accurately transcribe and process medical orders; integrate medical care plans into nursing care.
• Administer medications and IVs according to policies; evaluate effectiveness of PRN medications.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in compliance with hospital policies.
• Handle emergency and life-threatening situations, including CPR and use of crash cart.
• Document all nursing care, patient education, discharge instructions, and interagency transfers accurately and timely.
• Perform complete head-to-toe assessments each shift; act promptly on changes in patient condition using SBAR communication.
• Review lab and test results; notify physicians of abnormal or critical findings.
• Perform wound care and basic ventilator management.
• Provide leadership and direction to assigned personnel, including delegation and monitoring of tasks.
• Participate in nursing quality improvement activities.
• Communicate learning needs and adhere to hospital and nursing department policies.
• Maintain and upgrade nursing skills and licensure through continuing education.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of nursing skills annually.
• Exhibit a customer service attitude toward patients, visitors, and staff.
• Follow all safety, infection control, and isolation guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in all aspects of the role.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)

Supervision Responsibilities

• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.