Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Knoxville, TN
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Job Summary

• 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 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.
• 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.

Schedule

• Day shift: 0645 – 1915
• Every other weekend
• 36 hours per week

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications and Experience

• BLS Certification (required before first shift)
• ACLS Certification (required before first shift)
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience (highly desired)

Safety and Quality Focus

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Adherence to safety policies and proactive reporting of risks or hazards.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement for this position.