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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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