Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Tulsa, OK
HumanEdge Travel Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse

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 related to diagnoses in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide timely patient information for initial and weekly team conferences.
• Document all 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 patient goals and quality outcomes.
• Initiate discharge planning and patient teaching from the 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 by providing calm leadership and reassurance.
• Participate in team-building activities to foster a positive work environment.
• Maintain communication with management regarding supplies, equipment, and training needs.
• Provide cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities following orientation, as requested.
• Pursue professional growth through continuing education and self-study.
• Prioritize activities and plan effective use of time and staff to meet patient needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• 3 shifts per week, night shift

Required Qualifications

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

Safety and Core Values

• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and hazard reporting.
• Adherence to company core values: quality, respect, results orientation, teamwork, and resourcefulness.

Additional Notes

• Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.