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Amergis RN Long Term Acute Care LTAC in Newport News, Virginia
Amergis Staffing iscurrently seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RN) for Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) assignmentsin Newport News, VA!
Position Details:
Contract Length: 13 weeks (+ability toextend)
Number of Openings: 1
Start Date: 11/11
Hours/Shifts/Schedules: 36 (3x12's) /Nights
Setting:
Hospital
Position Requirements:
Minimum 1-3 years of RN LTAC, Critical Care/ICU, PCU/Stepdown, and/or Med/Surg experience
Minimum 1-3 years of vent and trach experience
VA RN or Compact RN license
BLS and ACLS (AHA)
Amergis Travel Advantages
Local office footprint in most major cities across the country
Premium pay rates with tax advantage compensation
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance available on 1 st of month
Weekly pay through direct deposit
Accessible via office phone, email, or text
Emergency, On-call line, available 24/7
TheLong-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planning and delivery of directand indirect patient care to medically complex patients in long-term acutesettings.
Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care
Responsible for providing care to medically complex patients
Supervises care, treatment, and services of the patient(s)
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnosis, expected patient outcomes and selected nursing interventions
Maintains confidentiality at all times with patients, medical staff and co-workers
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Adheres to and supports the policies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to provide quality patient care
Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in plan of care and nursing interventions
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and facility policies and patient care outcome standards
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Current RN license for the state in which the nurse practices in
One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute care facility preferred
Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care, cardiac, and stable post trauma patients
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.