- CareerStaff Unlimited
- Fort Wayne, IN
- 02-06-2024
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (RN) in Long-term Acute Care (LATC) at CareerStaff Unlimited plays a crucial role in caring for patients requiring extended hospital stays. This full-time role based in Fort Wayne, IN, requires a passionate, qualified nurse with a strong focus on patient care and adept problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit.
- Conduct initial and ongoing systematic patient assessments.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation.
- Interpret assessments/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry.
- Promote continuous quality improvement.
- Respond to life-saving situations, using nursing standards and treatment protocols.
- Act as a patient advocate, providing education and support to patients and their families.
- Demonstrate excellence in customer service and public relations to promote a positive professional image.
Credentials Required
- Minimum 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience.
- Registered Nurse degree from an accredited institution and active RN license required.
- Current CPR/BLS certification, physical, and TB/PPD required.
- Verifiable work history and professional references required.
Benefits
- Immediate openings.
- Orientation program offered by the client.
- Flexible schedules.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Weekly pay with direct deposit.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Referral bonuses.