Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Harrisburg, PA
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care aligned with organizational core values.
• Emphasize patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and team building.
• Manage supplies, equipment needs, and clinical training communication.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS Certification required prior to first shift (for certain units).
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Supervisory responsibilities over Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Focus on cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.