Registered Nurse LTAC

Job Title

• Registered Nurse - LTAC

Location

• Louisville, KY

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, Days shift

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care within a Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTAC) setting, utilizing the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.
• Maintain clinical competencies through ongoing education and professional development.
• Delegate patient care priorities appropriately to staff based on their education and experience.
• Supervise and provide direction to assigned personnel delivering patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to patient needs, including floating to different units if required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Kentucky RN license (must be attached to resume).
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (must be through the American Heart Association).
• 2+ years recent LTAC experience, including vent/trach management.
• Must have recent experience working in LTAC and with ventilator/trach patients.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to float to other units as needed.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a hospital with 6:1 patient ratios.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

Why Join Us

• Join a dedicated team in a facility committed to patient-centered care and professional growth.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with experienced healthcare professionals.