Rehab Registered Nurse - Jefferson City, United States - Amergis
Description
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Rehabilitation Nurse responsible for assisting patients in attaining and maintaining Amergisum function due to chronic illness and/or a debilitating injury.
They assist the patient in the recovery process, as well creating a recovery plan with the ultimate goal to achieve as independent lifestyle as possible.
Responsibilities:
Knowledge and clinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness
Coordinates educational activities and uses appropriate resources to develop and implement an individualized teaching and discharge plan with patients
Monitors patient during rehabilitation and therapy to determine their progress and make necessary adjustments as needed
Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate achievement of overall goal
Contributes to a safe and therapeutic environment and supports activities that promote the patients' return of function and prevent complications or chronic illness
Sets patient goals for independent functioning and activities of daily living
Teaches patients the most effective methods to recover strength and regain health
Provides rehabilitation education for the orthopedic, spine, neuro, stroke, cardiac, and oncology patient on safe and effective use of medical equipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfer,ADL s, and home safety
Involved in ongoing teaching with the patient and their families regarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis
Performs medication administration
Provides personal care, dressing wounds, tracheotomy care and collected specimens.
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Qualifications:
Current active RN permit in the state of assignment
Current CPR certification
Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurses (CRRN) preferred
Completion of an accredited school of nursing program resulting in an Associate Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate degree in nursing
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 may be 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.