Long Term Acute Care (RN)
Cleveland, OH
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (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 teaching needs and collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• 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 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 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).
• Stepdown experience required.
• Minimum 2 years bedside clinical experience highly desired.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Additional Notes

• Emphasis on patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard awareness.
• Expected to follow hospital guidelines on appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Responsible for cost-effective care while promoting quality patient outcomes.