Registered Nurse - LTAC

McLendon Leadershi; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadership is seeking a Long Term Acute Care Nurse to provide specialized care for patients with complex medical needs in LTAC settings. The role involves weaning ventilators and managing tracheostomies within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in critical care nursing and LTAC experience, with strong documentation in EHRs and collaboration with care teams to develop effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in critical care nursing, LTAC settings preferred.
• Ability to wean Ventilators and manage tracheostomies.
• Strong collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Administer medications and advanced treatments.
• Operate equipment like ventilators.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for care plans.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care nursing

LTAC experience

EHR documentation

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Overview

The Long Term Acute Care Nurse provides care for patients with complex medical needs. They wean vents and treat trachs in LTACHs. The ideal candidate will have expertise in critical care nursing, with experience in LTAC settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Administer medications and advanced treatments.
• Operate equipment like ventilators.
• Document care in EHR systems like Epic.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for care plans.
• Educate patients and families.

This position is key for managing acute chronic illnesses. Nurses with LTAC experience are encouraged to apply for this Long Term Acute Care Nurse role.