Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Portage, IN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity

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, 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 a 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 IV drugs according to policies; evaluate effectiveness of PRN medications.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety in accordance 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 LPNs and CNAs; delegate and monitor tasks.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and communicate learning needs.
• Maintain current nursing licensure and certifications.
• Demonstrate competency in nursing skills annually.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and isolation guidelines.
• Promote continuous quality improvement and customer service attitude.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience and Certifications

• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required prior to first shift)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required