Registered Nurse - LTAC

McLendon Leadershi; Latrobe (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLendon Leadershi Long Term Acute Care Nurse provides care for patients with complex medical needs, including vent weaning and trach care in LTACH settings. The ideal candidate will have expertise in critical care nursing and LTAC experience.

This role emphasizes monitoring, medication administration, ventilator management, EHR documentation (Epic), collaboration with care teams, and patient and family education to support acute chronic illness management.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

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.