LPN/LVN Long Term Care - Cincinnati, United States - Amergis

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    We are looking to fill full-time shifts. The hours will be 40 hours each week.

    Also, please note that days of the week that you will work will vary; however, you will be placed into a two week rotating block schedule so your schedule will be the same every two weeks.

    Also, our work weeks are Sunday to Saturday, and every other weekend will be required.

    1st shift (7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.)

    2nd shift (3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.)

    3rd shift (11:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.)

    Below is an example of a schedule you may work. This will be the schedule on a two week rotating basis.

    • Week
    • Days Worked: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
    • Days Off: Monday and Saturday
    • Week
    • Days Worked: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
    • Days Off: Sunday and Thursday

    Total Travel Package:

    City/State:
    Sandusky, OH

    Shift Info: 40hr/wk, 6month contract


    Projected Start Date:
    ASAP 2 weeks from offer


    Taxable Hourly Rate:
    $16/hr


    Taxable OT Rate:
    $24/hr


    Weekly Allowances:
    $450


    Total Weekly Travel Pay Package:
    $1,090


    Local Rate:
    $28/hr


    Requirements:
    Resume, 1 year of LPN experience, BLS, OH License

    **Based upon qualifying for taxable wages and allowances. Total Pay Packages are inclusive of taxable wages and allowances.


    The Long Term Care LPN assumes responsibility andaccountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long TermCare/Assisted Living Facility.

    The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision, as well ascritical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.

    Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care.


    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
    Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility

    Performs focused interview to identify specific needs

    Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychological changes in the patient's condition

    Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

    Documents the patient's plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions

    Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements

    Monitors consistency between patient plan of care andactions of medical staff

    Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard

    Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

    Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

    Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inmedical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions

    Document's patient's response to nursing and otherinterventions

    Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities

    Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

    Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonalcommunications with the chosen facility

    Supports professional practice by observing the following:Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2)Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) JointCommission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) AmergisHealthcare, nursing and client hospital policies

    Performs other duties as assigned/necessary


    Minimum Requirements:
    Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state inwhich the nurse practices

    Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals via strong spoken, written, listening, andnonverbal communication skills

    Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

    Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

    One year prior professional nursing experience preferred

    Current BLS card

    Successful completion of screening tests for the clinicalspecialty area(s) in which the LPN practices with a score of 80% or greater

    Successful completion of Amergis Background Screening Process

    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.