The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planningand delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patientsin long-term acute settings. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirectpatient care
Responsible for providing care to medically complex patients
Supervises care, treatment, and services of the patient(s)
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnosis, expected patient outcomes and selected nursing interventions
Maintains confidentiality at all times with patients,medical staff and co-workers
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Adheres to and supports thepolicies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to providequality patient care
Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes inplan of care and nursing interventions
Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and facility policies and patient care outcome standards
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements
Minimum Requirements:
Current RN license for the state in which the nursepractices in
One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute carefacility preferred
Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care,cardiac, and stable post trauma patients
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
