Description
The Long-Term Acute Care LPN provides the delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patients under the clinical supervision 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 which may include vital signs, drains, dressings, and lab values
+ Informs appropriate Registered Nurse/Physician of activities performed, observations of patients and their responses, and changes in patient status
+ Administers and documents administration of medications per facility policy
+ Documents all activities related to the patient's care according 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 patient environment
+ Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, stable post trauma patients
+ Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to provide quality 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 care requirements
+ Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
+ Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practices in
+ One (1) year nursing experience in a long term acute care facility preferred
+ Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
+ Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
+ Current CPR if applicable
+ TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
+ Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
+ Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
+ Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
+ Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
+ Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English 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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