Registered Nurse - LTAC

ProLink; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolink is seeking a Long Term Acute Care Nurse in Newport News, VA to care for patients with complex medical needs. The role focuses on weaning vents and managing trachs in LTAC settings, leveraging critical care expertise to support recovery.

The ideal candidate will have experience in LTAC environments, strong documentation in EHRs (Epic), and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans and educate families.

Qualifications

• Expertise in critical care nursing and LTAC settings.
• Ability to wean ventilators and manage tracheostomies.
• Experience documenting care in EHR systems (Epic).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical care nursing

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.