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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

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.
• 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 team conferences and document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs and provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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; delegate appropriately.
• Ensure personal and environmental safety according to hospital policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning by providing calm leadership and participating in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and plan effective use of time and staff to meet patient needs.

Required Certifications and Experience

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

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, infectious disease precautions, and workplace hazard awareness.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses who are committed to quality patient care, safety, and teamwork in a dynamic healthcare environment.