RN - LTAC; Long Term Acute Care; Battle Creek, MI Local or We

• ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only)
• 8-week assignment
• Day shift schedule
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission
• Develop and maintain individualized plans of care based on assessment data
• Provide patient information and status updates for Initial Team Conferences and weekly Re-evaluation Team Conferences
• Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and in a timely manner in the medical record
• Participate in patient rehabilitation programs on assigned unit
• Utilize the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Initiate discharge planning from day of admission and provide patient teaching in anticipation of discharge
• Communicate pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to attending physician and Charge Nurse
• Provide direction, training, and supervision of Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees
• Delegate appropriately and utilize problem-solving techniques in decision making and priority setting
• Assume charge responsibility following orientation period as requested
• Maintain focus on patient and employee safety including safe patient handling, infectious disease protocols, and slip/trip/fall prevention
• Minimum two (2) years of bedside clinical experience required
• BLS certification required prior to first shift

This specialty hospital is dedicated to providing critical illness and rehabilitation care, offering a structured interdisciplinary approach to patient recovery. The facility emphasizes superior quality care, patient and employee safety, and a collaborative team environment. Staff are supported through a comprehensive competency program and are encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education.