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Amergis LPN/LVN Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) in Omaha, Nebraska
New LTAC LPN openings - Topeka, KS
Start date: ASAP
13-week contract
36 hours per week
Day shift and night shift
EOW required
If interested please email an updated resume to Karmiller@amergis.com
The Long-Term Acute Care LPN provides the delivery of directand indirect patient care to medically complex patients under the clinicalsupervision of the Registered Nurse in facilities or specialty care hospitals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides delivery of direct and indirect patient care
Responsible for providing care to medically complex patients
Monitors and documents patient status and condition whichmay include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values
Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activitiesperformed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patientstatus
Administers and documents administration of medications perfacility policy
Documents all activities related to the patient’s careaccording to the patient’s plan of care
Maintains confidentiality at all times with patients,medical staff and co-workers
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care,cardiac, stable post trauma patients
Adheres to and supports thepolicies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to providequality patient care
Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current nursing license for the state in which the nursepractices in
One (1) year nursing experience in a long term acute carefacility preferred
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.
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