Travel Long Term Acute Care (RN)

Job Description

Genie Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Kansas City, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

The Registered Nurse (RN) maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and orientees.\n\n48hr Assignment, days 4 12s\n\nJOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES / COMPETENCIES : \n\nPerforms a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and by collaborating with patient / family and the Interdisciplinary team.\n\nProvides patient information and status in a timely manner for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.\n\nParticipates in the patient rehabilitation program on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority on the education of the patient / family / significant other based on the health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouraging approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes.\nInitiates discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission. Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.\n\nCommunicates all pertinent information regarding changes in patient’s status from one care provider to another, to support continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.\nProvides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively.\n\nDelegates appropriately. Provides for and assures personal and environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing policies and procedures.\nPositively contributes to the functioning of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families. Participates in team building activities on the unit to create a positive and efficient work environment.\n\nMaintains communication with manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties. \n\nProvides care in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patient outcomes, monitors supplies and charges.\n\nAssumes charge responsibility following orientation period as requested.\n\nIdentifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing professional development through continuing education and self study.\n\nPrioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time and staff in meeting patient needs.\n\nPerforms other duties as requested.

About Genie Healthcare

Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.

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Genie provides travel RN’s flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the #1 rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.

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Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie’s success.

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The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.