Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Rochelle Park, NJ
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Opportunity

Job Overview

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• 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 team conferences and document all assessments and interventions accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and prioritize patient/family education.
• 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.
• 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.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• BLS Certification (required prior to first shift)
• Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience (highly desired)

Safety Focus

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace hazard awareness.

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Expected to use problem-solving and delegation skills effectively.
• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.