Long Term Acute Care (RN)
West Allis, WI
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Night)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Description

• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission to develop individualized care plans.
• Identify patient teaching needs and goals in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, and evaluate.
• Focus on patient/family education to achieve health goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from day of admission.
• Communicate changes in patient status to care providers to ensure continuity and safety.
• Seek consultation from senior nursing staff for complex clinical decisions.
• 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.
• 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 staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Notes

• The role includes supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and orientees.
• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.