Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Wichita, KS
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Day Shift

Job Summary

• Deliver superior quality nursing care following established care plans.
• Perform nursing assessments within 8 hours of patient admission.
• Develop individualized plans of care based on assessments.
• Identify patient/family teaching needs and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient status updates during team conferences.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assess, plan, implement, evaluate.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from 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 manage time and staff effectively to meet patient needs.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kansas.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of Long Term Acute Care nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Rehabilitation nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety.
• Adherence to safety policies including safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace hazard reporting.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and results-oriented care.
• Professional appearance, attendance, and punctuality required.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs seeking a PRN day shift role with a focus on quality patient care, safety, and teamwork.