The Long-Term Acute Care Registered Nurse provides planningand delivery of direct and indirect patient care to medically complex patientsin long-term acute settings.

Shift– Days or Nights | 36 hours

Notes – 8 Week contract, Options of extending, Full time position, RN LTAC

Certifications: RN, BLS

Location:Crown Point, IN.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirectpatient 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 identifiednursing 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 patientenvironment

• Adheres to and supports thepolicies/procedures/goals/objectives of the hospital in an attempt to providequality patient care

• Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes inplan 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 carerequirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Current RN license for the state in which the nursepractices in

• One (1) year nursing experience in a long-term acute carefacility preferred

• Experience in acute rehabilitation for vents, wound care,cardiac, and stable post trauma patients

• 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.