Long Term Acute Care (RN)
St Charles, MO
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Opportunity

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

• 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.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care team members to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize activities and manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience required.
• ICU experience or appropriate skills for Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) required.
• Previous experience with Select Medical required.

Core Values and Safety Focus

• Commitment to superior quality care.
• Treat others with respect and as they wish to be treated.
• Results-oriented and team player mindset.
• Resourceful in overcoming obstacles.
• Strong focus on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious disease precautions, and fall prevention.
• Adherence to safety policies and reporting hazards promptly.

Additional Notes

• Must follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Responsible for accurate and timely documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and patients/families to identify teaching needs and goals.
• Provide calm direction and reassurance to staff, patients, and families.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needs to support quality patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.