Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Tulsa, OK
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 within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• 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.
• 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 care in a cost-effective manner while promoting quality outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Requirements

• Critical Care Background: Required
• BLS Certification: Required prior to first shift
• ACLS Certification: Required prior to first shift (for CIRH only)
• Previous Charge Nurse Experience: Required
• Minimum Years of Specialty Experience: 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Key Focus Areas

• Patient and employee safety with emphasis on:

  • Safe patient handling
  • Materials handling
  • Infectious disease precautions
  • Prevention of slips, trips, and falls
  • Maintaining a safe work environment

Additional Notes

• The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must demonstrate competencies aligned with the population served.