Travel or Local LTAC RN Job in Springfield, Missouri
Ozark, MO, 65721, USA
- Healthcare
- Long Term Acute Care RN
- Registered Nurse
- patient care
The Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse (LTAC RN) provides specialized nursing care for critically ill patients requiring extended hospital stays. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, and collaboration with healthcare teams to develop effective care plans. The role also involves supervising clinical support staff and monitoring complex medical equipment such as ventilators and IV drips.
Long Term Acute Care RNs (LTAC RNs) provide quality patient care during the patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation process. LTAC RNs collaborate with all members of a patient's healthcare team to formulate a care plan that ensures optimum outcomes and continuity of care. LTAC RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- LTAC RNs are responsible for dispensing medications, chest tubes, ventilators, wound vacs, critical care IV Drips, feeding tubes, and central lines
- Monitor, implement and evaluate the status of the patient
- Give guidance and supervision to clinical support staff




