Local Salary $58 / hour
Maxim Healthcare Staffing is looking for a Long-Term Acute Care Nurse to provide planning and delivery of direct or indirect patient care to medically complex patients.
Responsibilities:
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
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 Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care and nursing interventions
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
Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act; Joint Commission, state and local laws; and Patient’s Bill of Rights hospital policies
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practices
One (1) year nursing experience in a long term acute care facility preferred
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
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, 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 Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.