Registered Nurse - LTAC

ProLink; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ProLink in Jackson, MS is seeking an experienced Long Term Acute Care Nurse to care for patients with complex medical needs in LTAC settings. The ideal candidate has critical care expertise, experience weaning vents and managing tracheostomies, and proficiency with Epic EHR documentation.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans for acute chronic illnesses, with a focus on delivering high-quality patient outcomes and families' education.

Qualifications

• RN license and critical care experience.
• LTAC experience preferred.
• Experience with ventilators and tracheostomy care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Administer medications and advanced treatments.
• Operate ventilators and critical care equipment.
• Document care in Epic.
• Collaborate with care teams to plan patient treatment.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

EHR documentation (Epic)

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

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.