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

Registered Nurse - 9953 (Night)

• Focus on patient and employee safety including safe patient handling, materials handling, infectious diseases, and work environment safety
• Work night shifts providing nursing care in critical illness and rehabilitation setting
• Maintain delivery of quality care by ensuring nursing care plans are followed
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees
• Perform nursing assessments on all patients within 8 hours of admission
• Develop individualized care plans based on patient assessment data
• Provide direct patient care utilizing nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating
• Participate in patient rehabilitation program on assigned unit
• Initiate discharge planning from day of admission and provide patient teaching
• Communicate patient status changes to care providers, attending physicians, and Charge Nurse
• Assume charge responsibility following orientation period as requested
• Delegate appropriately and provide direction to ancillary nursing personnel
• Follow all hospital guidelines for personal appearance, attendance and punctuality
• Required certifications: BLS prior to first shift, ACLS prior to first shift (CIRH only)
• Minimum two years bedside clinical experience required

This healthcare organization specializes in critical illness and rehabilitation services, focusing on delivering superior quality care while maintaining a strong commitment to patient and employee safety. The facility operates with core values emphasizing teamwork, results-oriented care, and resourcefulness in overcoming obstacles. The organization prioritizes comprehensive rehabilitation programs with an interdisciplinary approach to patient care and recovery.

Temple, TX

Temple offers a welcoming community atmosphere in Central Texas with easy access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a smaller town feel. The area provides excellent healthcare career opportunities and a reasonable cost of living, making it an attractive location for nursing professionals seeking growth in a supportive environment.