Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Warrensville Heights, OH
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Night Shift)

Job Summary

• Provide high-quality nursing care by following individualized nursing care plans.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and new staff (orientees).
• Participate actively in patient rehabilitation programs and discharge planning.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and timely.
• Communicate patient status changes to care team members to ensure continuity and safety.
• Provide direction, training, and supervision to ancillary nursing personnel.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, adhering to safety policies.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities after orientation, as requested.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.
• Prioritize and plan activities to meet patient needs efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in weekly team conferences to discuss patient status.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient education from admission.
• Ensure effective communication among healthcare providers.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff appropriately.
• Promote patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control.
• Contribute positively to team dynamics and unit functioning.
• Monitor supplies and equipment needs to support patient care.

Required Skills and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) Certification required prior to first shift (for CIRH only).
• Stepdown unit experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience is highly desired.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including adherence to safety protocols.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Must possess competencies aligned with the population served.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with stepdown experience seeking a night shift role with supervisory responsibilities and a focus on patient safety and quality care.