Long Term Acute Care (RN)
West Allis, WI
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 through 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 in the medical record.
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned units.
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process: assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Focus on patient/family education to achieve health 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 and nursing 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 staff to meet patient needs effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.
• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Commitment to core values such as quality care, respect, teamwork, and resourcefulness.