Registered Nurse - LTAC

Prolink; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking an LTAC Nurse to provide care for patients with complex medical needs in a Long Term Acute Care setting. The role includes weaning ventilators and treating tracheostomies while applying critical care nursing expertise in LTAC environments.

You will document care in EHR systems (Epic) and collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for acute chronic illness management.

Qualifications

• Experience in LTAC settings and critical care nursing.
• Ventilator weaning and tracheostomy care expertise.
• Proficiency with EHR documentation (Epic preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Administer medications and advanced treatments.
• Operate ventilators and document care in Epic.
• Collaborate with care teams on plans for patient care.
• Educate patients and families.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

LTAC experience

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.