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

Registered Nurse

Job Summary

• 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 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 and nursing policies.
• Contribute positively to unit functioning and participate in team-building activities.
• Maintain communication with management regarding service needs, supplies, equipment, and training.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and staff to meet patient needs effectively.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• BLS Certification required prior to first shift
• Minimum of 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired

Work Environment & Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety with focus on safe patient handling, infectious disease precautions, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Emphasis on teamwork, resourcefulness, and delivering superior quality care.
• Adherence to standards of personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality.

Additional Notes

• Night shift position
• Supervisory responsibilities over Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants