RN - LTAC (Long Term Acute Care)

Job Details

• Pay Range: $63 - $64
• Weekly Hours: Varies
• Shift Type: Varies
• Shift Hours: Varies
  
  

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited registered nursing Associate’s Degree program required. BSN preferred.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Successful completion of Pharmacology exam.
• Current BLS certification.
• Two years of Acute Rehabilitation or Hospital experience as a Registered Nurse preferred.
  
  

Responsibilities

The duties outlined here are not exhaustive. The employee in this position is expected to perform these and any additional tasks as assigned by their supervisor or facility Administrator, even if not specifically listed. This role involves comprehensive oversight of resident care, regulatory compliance, team supervision, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include:

Essential Duties

• Patient Care Coordination: Conducts patient assessments, collaborates on care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, and adjusts care plans based on changing patient needs. Oversees discharge planning from admission onward.
• Health Teaching: Provides ongoing health education for patients and families, assessing understanding and documenting progress.
• Clinical Competence & Accountability: Identifies patient issues, manages acute situations, and transcribes medical orders accurately.
• Cultural, Legal, and Ethical Sensitivity: Recognizes cultural, legal, and ethical issues in patient care, utilizing resources as needed.
• Documentation: Completes precise and timely documentation, including patient responses, incidents, and discharge summaries.
• Leadership & Supervision: Delegates tasks appropriately, oversees nursing assistants, and manages the unit in the absence of the Unit Manager.
• Professional Development: Engages in continuous learning, participates in meetings, and enhances professional skills.
• Scope of Practice & Compliance: Adheres to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital standards, policies, and safety practices.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective communication skills with patients, families, and staff, maintaining patient rights and dignity.
  
  

General Standards

• Adheres to hospital policies, shows teamwork, demonstrates professionalism, maintains a positive image, and respects patient privacy.
  
  

Non-Essential Duties

• Contributes to policy development, participates in hospital committees, supervises students, and adapts to staffing needs.
  
  

This role requires professionalism, dependability, and cooperative work with all stakeholders to maintain high-quality resident care and compliance.

SnapCare Benefits

• End of Shift Payments
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability
  
  

Why work for SnapCare

• Get end-of-shift pay through our Paymint app.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits that cover medical, dental, vision care and more.
• Access our round-the-clock clinician support team whenever you need assistance.