Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Ypsilanti, MI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and goals related to diagnoses.
• Provide timely patient information for team conferences and re-evaluations.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Utilize the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Focus on patient/family education 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.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required prior to first shift
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) required prior to first shift

Safety & Core Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety is a priority.
• Adhere to safety policies including safe patient handling, infectious disease protocols, and workplace hazard reporting.
• Embrace company core values: quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Additional Notes

• RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Emphasis on teamwork, communication, and maintaining a positive work environment.