Registered Nurse - LTAC

McLendon Leadershi; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Term Acute Care Nurse role in Michigan specializes in caring for patients with complex medical needs in LTAC facilities. The ideal candidate will be proficient in critical care nursing, with LTAC experience, ventilator management, and trach care.

Responsibilities include monitoring complex patients, administering advanced treatments, operating ventilators, and documenting care in Epic. Collaboration with care teams and patient-family education are essential components of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in long term acute care (LTAC) settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex medical conditions in critical care.
• Comfort with ventilator weaning and trachs in LTAC environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage patients with complex conditions.
• Administer medications and advanced treatments.
• Operate ventilators and other critical care equipment.
• Document care in the Epic EHR system.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for care plans.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Trach care

LTAC experience

Education

BSN or higher nursing degree

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.