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Amergis Travel LPN/LVN Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) in Denver, Colorado
Must have trachs and vents experience*
Acute care experience preferred*
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. *CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
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.