long term acute care registered nurse

Prisma Health

<div><p><b>Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</b></p><p></p><p><b>
Job Summary</b></p>
Provides clinical direction for all aspects of patient care in an acute inpatient setting, fostering patient/family centered care. Demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices/research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and outcomes. Incorporates knowledge of safety protocols, cost containment and quality improvement throughout the nursing process. Identifies patient, unit and organizational priorities and incorporates into the nursing process. Adheres to all compliance and policy/procedures of the organization including, but not limited to licensure renewal, assigned training, employee health screenings, time and attendance policy, dress code policy, patient confidentiality, infection control, medication administration. Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory agency requirements (TJC, SC DPH, CMS). Provides care within the scope of the South Carolina Nurse Practice Act. The acute inpatient setting may require staff to be scheduled for a weekend, holiday, and on-call work.<p></p><p><b>
Essential Functions</b></p><ul><li><p>
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.</p></li><li><p>
Collects data and completes nursing assessment utilizing appropriate area and/or age specific standards/policies and tools. Completes appropriate forms. Assesses and recognizes subtle or actual changes in patients' status and patient response to intervention. Identifies nursing priorities for patient plan of care based on nursing assessment and other data as appropriate. Validates these priorities with healthcare team members and documents appropriately.
</p></li><li><p>Develops an individual plan of care based on the age and assessed needs of the patient. Develops the plan in collaboration with the patient and/or family, the provider, and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.
</p></li><li><p>Updates the plan based on changes in the patient's condition and communicates changes in the plan to other members of the team.
</p></li><li><p>Identifies realistic and measurable goals and outcomes to be attained prior to discharge. Validates these with the patient and/or family.</p></li><li><p>
Demonstrates respect for the patient's/family cultural, spiritual, and belief system in planning for care.</p></li><li><p>
Includes planning for discharge to assure continuity of care and a smooth transition post discharge from one level of care to another including appropriate referrals.</p></li><li><p>
Provides direct care to assigned patients consistent with the established nursing plan.</p></li><li><p>
Performs specific tasks based on organizational, departmental and/or unit policies and procedures within the RN scope of practice.</p></li><li><p>
Delegates nursing tasks as appropriate to members of the healthcare team, developing written assignments (if appropriate) and ensures completion of assigned tasks.</p></li><li><p>
Monitors quality of care delivered on a continual basis; ensures appropriate surveillance of assigned patients.</p></li><li><p>
Provides care based on patient and unit priorities, coordinating and organizing tasks as appropriate, utilizing resources internal and external to the unit. Incorporates cost containment principles into nursing care. Utilizes appropriate technology in daily practice.</p></li><li><p>
Assumes responsibility for patient safety by maintaining a safe environment to include awareness of safety procedures, protocols and adherence to patient care standards.</p></li><li><p>
Utilizes performance indicators to collect data, monitor quality and effectiveness while providing nursing care.</p></li><li><p>
Completes assigned hospital/unit performance improvement monitoring (audits).</p></li><li><p>
Based on assessment/reassessment of patient response to interventions, evaluates plan of care for effectiveness, documents progress toward expected outcomes, and revises plan of care as needed. Reports changes in patient condition and refers unresolved problems to appropriate healthcare team members. Discusses outcomes with peers (via shift-to-shift report) and with other healthcare team members.</p></li><li><p>
Evaluates opportunities for quality improvement; based upon evaluation, incorporates performance improvement recommendations into the plan of care as appropriate.</p></li><li><p>
Identifies/assesses patient/family learning needs and teaches accordingly by using language and terminology that the patient/family is familiar with providing examples to clarify ideas, implementing and evaluating teaching plan (encourages patient/family involvement/participation), Computer resources and Micromedex utilization</p></li><li><p>
Communicates the patient/family's need for education/teaching to others in the healthcare continuum.
</p></li><li><p>Evaluates own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standard guidelines, state statutes, policies, procedures, rules/regulations and current specific knowledge. Takes personal accountability for maintaining competency through education and professional activities. Maintains professional licensure and completes required mandatory education in a timely manner. Reflects on identified areas of strength that offer opportunity for improvement.</p></li><li><p>
Ensures that written documentation and oral communication focuses on pertinent information to support meeting patient/family care needs.</p></li><li><p>
Serves as the patient's advocate and coordinator of care, working collaboratively with providers and other members of the healthcare team.</p></li><li><p>
Performs other duties as assigned.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Supervisory/Management Responsibility</b></p><ul><li><p>
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Minimum Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>
Education - Associate degree in Nursing. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.</p></li><li><p>
Experience - One (1) year experience as a registered nurse.</p></li></ul><p><br>
</p><p><b>In Lieu Of
</b></p><ul><li><p>In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept successful completion of the Prisma Health Nurse Residency Program or successful completion of a comparable residency from another organization.</p></li><li><p>
In lieu of one (1) year of registered nurse experience, will accept 1 year of licensed practical nurse (LPN) experience for internal candidates within the same service line.</p></li><li><p>
In lieu of Associate degree in nursing, will accept nursing diploma with licensure to practice as a registered nurse.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses</b></p><ul><li><p>
Holds a current RN compact/multistate license recognized by the NCSBN Compact State or is licensed to practice as an RN in the state the team member is working.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities</b></p><ul><li><p>
NA</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Work Shift</b></p>
Night (United States of America)<p></p><p><b>
Location</b></p>
Baptist<p></p><p><b>
Facility</b></p>
1520 Baptist Hospital<p></p><p><b>
Department</b></p>
15206354 Med - Surg<p></p><p>
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.</p></div><p></p>

Registered Nurse (RN)-Acute Care, Med Surg, FT, Nights

American Traveler

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Days, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 9, 2026</li><li>
Length: 12 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an LTAC/Med-Surg travel position in Greensboro, NC, requiring vent/trach experience and AHA-certified ACLS and BLS.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital setting, Med-Surg unit</li><li>
Day shift: 6:45 AM &ndash; 7:15 PM</li><li>
12-week contract</li><li>
Every other weekend required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active NC or compact RN license required</li><li>
Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required (RQI and RCIS certifications are not accepted)</li><li>
Minimum 2 years of recent LTAC or Med-Surg RN experience required</li><li>
Vent/trach experience required</li><li>
Knowledge of central lines required</li><li>
Wound care experience preferred</li><li>
All certifications must be current and not expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start date</li><li>
SSN and date of birth required for consideration</li><li>
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Responsible for delivering patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the NC Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies</li><li>
Demonstrates critical thinking, clinical leadership, and supervision of assigned personnel in care delivery</li><li>
Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate</li><li>
Prior work at any Kindred Hospital facility (permanent or contract) must be disclosed during the consideration process</li></ul></div>

Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

Fresenius Medical Care

<div></div><div><div><p>PURPOSE AND SCOPE:</p><p>
The professional registered nurse Inpatient Services RN CAP 1 is an entry level designation into the Clinical Advancement Program (CAP). This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care including assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation for an assigned group of patients. This may include delegation of appropriate tasks to direct patient care staff including but not limited to RNs, LVN/LPNs and Patient Care Technicians. As a member of the kidney disease health care team, this position participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and program operations.</p><p></p><p>
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p><p>
All duties and responsibilities are expected to be performed in accordance with Fresenius Kidney Care, policy, procedures, standards of nursing practice, applicable contractual service agreements, state and federal regulations.</p><p></p><ul><li>Performs all essential functions under the direction of the Supervisor and with guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or in collaboration with another Registered Nurse.</li><li>Performs ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of patient data pre &ndash; during &ndash; post treatment for assigned patients and documents in the patient medical record, makes adjustments and modifications to treatment plan as indicated and notifies Supervisor, Physician, patient&rsquo;s primary nurse and others as may be indicated.</li><li>Assesses, collaborates and documents patient/family&rsquo;s basic learning needs to provide initial and ongoing education to patients and family.</li><li>Recognizes aspects and implications of patient status that vary from normal and reports to or collaborates with appropriate health team members for input including but not limited to Supervisor, appropriate physician, and the contracted facility primary Nurse.</li><li>Directs and provides safe effective patient care for assigned patients as prescribed for all modality specific treatment procedures.</li><li>Assesses daily assigned patient care needs and collaborates with direct and ancillary patient care staff as needed.</li><li>Initiates and coordinates communication with FKC and Non-FKC dialysis providers and appropriate contracted facility personnel as needed to provide continuity of patient care.</li><li>Performs the implementation, administration, monitoring, and documentation of patient's response to prescribed intradialytic transfusions, including appropriate notification of adverse reactions to physician and appropriate blood supplier.</li><li>Administers medications as prescribed and documents appropriate medical justification and effectiveness.</li><li>Initiates and assists with emergency response measures.</li><li>Serves as a resource for health care team, participates in staff training and orientation of new staff as assigned.</li><li>May be asked to provide specialized nursing care instruction to hospital/facility staff as stipulated contractually.</li><li>May be assigned to assist in an Outpatient facility on an as needed basis.</li><li>Required to complete CAP requirements to advance.</li><li>Performs all other duties as assigned by Supervisor.</li></ul><p></p><p>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:</p><p>
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p><ul><li>The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance.</li><li>This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.</li><li>The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, machines and equipment of up to 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs. as high as 5 feet.</li><li>The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.</li><li>May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.</li><li>May be asked to provide essential functions of this position in other locations with the same physical demands and working conditions as described above.</li><li>Day to day work includes, desk work, computer work, interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians.</li><li>The position requires travel to training/meeting sites and between assigned facilities.</li><li>Position requires participation in on-call rotation, night, weekend, holiday or as defined by individual program needs.</li></ul><p></p><p>
SUPERVISION:</p><p>
Assigned oversight of Patient Care Technicians/LVN/LPNs/RNs as a designated Nurse in Charge, after meeting all the following:</p><ul><li>Successful completion of all FKC education and modality specific training requirements for new employees.</li><li>Must have a minimum of 9 months experience as a RN.</li><li>6 months experience in acute dialysis as a RN.</li></ul><p></p><p>
EDUCATION and LICENSURE:</p><ul><li>Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.</li><li>Current appropriate state licensure.</li><li>Current or successful completion of CPR BLS Certification</li><li>Must meet the practice requirements in all states in which he or she is employed.</li></ul><p></p><p>
EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:</p><ul><li>Entry level for RNs with less than 2 years of Nephrology Nursing experience as an RN</li><li>Minimum 9 months experience as a Registered Nurse, 12 months (preferred).</li><li>6 months acute dialysis experience (preferred)</li><li>Hemodialysis and/or ICU experience (preferred).</li></ul><p></p><p>
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:</p><p>
I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description. I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation. Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate Supervisor or my Human Resources representative</p><p></p><p><b>
Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</b></p></div><p></p><p><b>
EOE, disability/veterans</b></p></div>

Acute Inpatient Registered Nurse - RN

Henry Ford Health

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Additional Details</b></h4>
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This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.</p></div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h4>
<div><p>
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services &ndash; from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford&rsquo;s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation&rsquo;s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.</p></div>
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</div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h4><div><p><br>
</p><p>The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That&rsquo;s why we offer support in the various components of our team&rsquo;s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
</p></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer</b></h4>
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 Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is</p>
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 committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to</p>
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 race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,</p>
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 weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,</p>
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 or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Registered Nurse -Transfer Center - 36 hours - Days

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs</li><li>
Hours: 36 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 23, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Long Term Care (LTC) position at a hospital-based facility in Hilo, Hawaii, requiring flexibility with varied shifts including weekends and holidays.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Long Term Care (LTC) facility located on the grounds of a hospital</li><li>
8-hour varied shifts, including weekends and holidays</li><li>
Shift preference and schedule flexibility is required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active Hawaii (HI) RN license required by start of assignment &mdash; candidates without one must apply upon offer acceptance</li><li>
Current BLS/BCLS certification required</li><li>
Minimum 1 year of RN experience required</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
Responsibilities include patient assessments, treatments, medication administration, admissions and discharges, ADL assistance, and provider notifications</li><li>
Clinical skills required include Gastrostomy Tube care, Urinary Catheter care, Nebulized Treatments, Wound Vac care, CPAP care, and Tracheostomy care</li><li>
All travelers must report to Employee Health 48&ndash;72 hours prior to the start of assignment &mdash; this appointment is conducted at the facility's Employee Health department and attendance is mandatory</li><li>
Travelers are strongly encouraged to arrive in Hawaii by the Thursday before a Monday start date to allow for a Friday Employee Health appointment</li></ul></div>

NMC Health plc

<div><div>The post holder will always put the health, wellbeing and safety of their patient first
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as they assess, plan, implement and evaluate their needs.
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To support and demonstrate our NMC Nursing Mission, Vision and Values:
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Our Nursing Vision: At NMC Healthcare, we are committed to providing clinical
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excellence through safe, compassionate and individualized care to every patient,
<br>
every time.
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Our Nursing Mission: To exemplify clinical excellence, every NMC nurse will seek
<br>
to:
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<ul><li>Do the right thing
</li><li>Be the patient&rsquo;s advocate
</li><li>Be open and transparent
</li><li>Deliver safe, compassionate care
</li><li>Recognize the uniqueness of each patient
</li><li>Contribute to an outstanding patient&rsquo;s experience
</li><li>Engage with and contribute to, a learning culture
</li><li>Lead and influence changes in healthcare
</li></ul>Our Nursing Values: We will achieve this through our core values:
<br>
<ul><li>Safety
</li><li>Excellence
</li><li>Ethics
</li><li>Trust
</li><li>Collaboration
</li></ul>The post holder will work collaboratively with other team members, will uphold and
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live the NMC Nursing Strategy in order to provide safe and outstanding care to their
<br>
patient, relatives, friends and significant others all the time, every time.</div></div>
<br><div><ul><li>Be responsible for providing and coordinating patient care, educating
</li></ul>patients and the public about various health conditions, and providing
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advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
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<ul><li>Assess and identify patients' needs and implement and monitor the
</li></ul>patient's medical plan and treatment. They will work with a team of
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physicians and other health care specialists or allied health in various
<br>
settings
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<ul><li>Perform systematic patient assessment and collect pertinent data about
</li></ul>the patient&rsquo;s health or situation.
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<ul><li>Understand and analyze the assessment information and data
</li><li>Determine actual and potential nursing diagnoses, problems, and issues
</li><li>Define the predicted and expected outcomes of the patient&rsquo;s planned
</li></ul>care
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<ul><li>Create and evaluate patient care plans with the medical team
</li><li>Record vital signs, recognize and address abnormalities
</li><li>Define the care plan in collaboration with the healthcare team, patients,
</li></ul>and families.
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<ul><li>Maintain and update the technical and clinical skills related to nursing
</li></ul>practice
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<ul><li>Employ strategies to promote patients&rsquo; health and a safe environment.
</li><li>Understand different diagnostic tests and laboratory exams
</li><li>Perform essential life support (BLS
</li><li>Prepare patients for medical examination and treatment
</li><li>Administer medications and monitor patients for any side effects and
</li></ul>reactions
<br>
<ul><li>Administer treatments such as IV fluids or blood products and monitor
</li></ul>patients for any reactions
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<ul><li>Provide wound care management
</li><li>Assist in medical procedures invasive or non-invasive as needed
</li><li>Facilitate the process of safe patient`s admission and discharge.
</li></ul><ul><li>Comply with all OSH and infection control policies, standards and
</li></ul>procedures and cooperate with hospital management to comply with
<br>
those requirements.
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<ul><li>Work accordance with the documented OSH procedures and
</li></ul>instructions, specific responsibilities
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<ul><li>Be familiar with emergency and evacuation procedures.
</li><li>Notifying OSH Hazards, incidents, Near misses and issues and
</li></ul>assistance with the preparation of risk assessments, incident reports.
<ul><li>Comply with Waste management procedures and policies.
</li><li>Attend applicable OSH/Infection control training programs, mock drills
</li></ul>and awareness programs.
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Use of appropriate personal protective equipment and safety systems</div>
<br><div><ul><li>Have an appropriate license to work as a nurse in the relevant regulatory
</li></ul>health authority (DoH, DHA) with all the qualification and experience this
<br>
mandates.
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<ul><li>Manage their own professional revalidation
</li><li>Have basic life support qualification (within past 24 months)
</li><li>Have an active interest in the clinical field in which they are employed
</li><li>Be willing to work across departments when necessary
</li><li>Be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and
</li></ul>written)
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DESIRABLE: The post holder should have:
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<ul><li>Evidenced experience/expertise in the clinical field in which they are
</li></ul>employed
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<ul><li>Evidenced ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
</li><li>Organizational and administrative skills with which to use the HIS platform
</li></ul>for clinical documentation
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<ul><li>Be able to communicate effectively in Arabic</li></ul></div>

Registered Nurse - LTCU

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Assignment Overview</b></h3><ul><li>
Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs</li><li>
Hours: 40 hrs/wk</li><li>
Start Date: Mar 30, 2026</li><li>
Length: 13 weeks</li><li>
Openings: 1</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Description</b></h3><p>
American Traveler is hiring a CNA for a Long Term Care (LTC) position in a nursing home setting, working night shifts on a 13-week contract in Minnesota.</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Details</b></h3><ul><li>
Long-term care nursing home setting</li><li>
Night (NOC) shift, 8-hour shifts</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Requirements</b></h3><ul><li>
Active MN CNA license required</li><li>
Prior LTC experience required</li><li>
Two professional references required for consideration</li><li>
Full Social Security number required for consideration</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Information</b></h3><ul><li>
No prior permanent employment with Avera or Sanford Health systems allowed</li></ul></div>

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