Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Akron, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)
• Previous LTAC (Long-Term Acute Care) experience required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified (no explicit requirement)

Certifications

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

Job Description Highlights

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• 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 manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Work Environment & Values

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety with focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease control, and accident prevention.
• Commitment to superior quality care, teamwork, resourcefulness, and respect for others.
• Adherence to hospital standards for personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with LTAC background seeking a 13-week assignment in a safety-focused, team-oriented environment.