Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Jackson, MS
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver quality nursing care by following the nursing care plan.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• 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 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.
• 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 service needs and supplies.
• 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 of acute bedside clinical experience.
• Experience in LTAC, Stepdown, or PCU highly desired.

Additional Information

• Supervisory responsibilities over Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.