Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
Location: Harrisburg
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Premier Medical Staffing Services is seeking a
travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Job Description & Requirements -
Specialty: Long Term Acute Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date:
07/11/2025 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12
hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel Embraces the Select Medical
Way and Core Values of the Company: • We deliver superior quality
in all that we do. • We treat others as they would like to be
treated. • We are results oriented and achieve our objectives. • We
are team players. • We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles. One
of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and
Each Other Safe: Select Medical is an organization where patient
safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is
applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us
who work for Select Medical, these are more than words. Putting
safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients
and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to
take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices,
using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards, adhering
to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as
soon as possible. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on
10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of
the below key areas: • Safe Patient Handling • Materials Handling •
Infectious Diseases • Slips/Trips and Falls • Work Environment
Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal
appearance, attendance and punctuality. Based on the Competency
Program established for direct care providers, possesses the skills
and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance
with population served criteria. JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of
admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized
plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the
diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and
by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary
team. Provides patient information and status in a timely manner
for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team
Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for
accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments,
interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in
accordance with policy. Participates in the patient rehabilitation
program on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for
direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority
on the education of the patient/family/significant other based on
the health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouraging
approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes. Initiates
discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission.
Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.
Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in
patient’s status from one care provider to another, to support
continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending
physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior
nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing
personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision
making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively.
Delegates appropriately. Provides for and assures personal and
environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing
policies and procedures. Positively contributes to the functioning
of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to
ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families.
Participates in team building activities on the unit to create a
positive and efficient work environment. Maintains communication
with manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs such
as necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical
training in order to effectively complete assigned duties. Provides
care in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patient
outcomes, monitors supplies and charges. Assumes charge
responsibility following orientation period as requested.
Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing
professional development through continuing education and self
study. Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time
and staff in meeting patient needs. Performs other duties as
requested. About Premier Medical Staffing Services Premier Medical
Staffing Services, LLC is a nationally expanding healthcare
staffing firm for healthcare professionals and companies. We
understand our clients’ need for highly qualified, expertly trained
medical professionals and are passionate about helping clinicians
find employment opportunities that fit their personality and needs.
Able to accommodate the ever-changing needs of the healthcare
landscape, we offer per-diem, contract and direct hire placements
to support the unique needs of each industry sector. Premier
Medical Staffing Services is Joint Commission Certified, a Military
Spouse Employment Partner and is certified as a Women’s Business
Enterprise. We are proudly nurse owned.
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