Lpn (ltac) Nights

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.