Registered Nurse - LTAC

McLendon Leadershi; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi is seeking a Long Term Acute Care Nurse to oversee care for patients with complex medical needs in an LTAC setting.

The role requires expertise in critical care nursing, ventilator management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans. Experience with Epic EHR and patient education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in LTAC settings and acute care environments.
• Strong knowledge of critical care nursing procedures and patient monitoring.

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

LTAC experience

Ventilator management

Epic EHR

Care coordination

Patient education

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.