RN - LTAC; Long Term Acute Care; TBD, TN Local or Varies

RN - Registered Nurse - 4617 (Night)

• Night shift position in a rehabilitation and critical care setting
• 13-week assignment
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants, providing direction, training, and delegation as appropriate
• 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 timely in the medical record
• Initiate discharge planning from the day of admission and provide patient and family teaching
• Communicate pertinent information regarding changes in patient status to attending physicians and Charge Nurses
• Participate in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit
• Assume charge nurse responsibility following orientation period as requested
• Adhere to hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance, and punctuality
• Minimum two years of bedside clinical experience required
• Recent ICU experience highly desired
• Active Tennessee nursing license required
• BLS certification required prior to first shift
• ACLS required prior to first shift (CIRH only)

This specialty hospital focuses on critical illness and rehabilitation, providing long-term acute care services for medically complex patients. The facility is committed to superior quality patient care and emphasizes a culture of safety for both patients and employees. The organization operates with a strong interdisciplinary team approach, prioritizing patient rehabilitation outcomes and ensuring continuity of care through structured team conferences and collaborative care planning.

Memphis, TN

Memphis offers a vibrant cultural scene rich in music history, world-famous barbecue, and Southern hospitality, making it an exciting city to live and work in. The area provides a relatively low cost of living combined with a thriving arts and entertainment scene along the iconic Mississippi River, offering healthcare professionals an excellent quality of life outside of work.