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Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Rehabilitation Nurse responsible for assistingpatients in attaining and maintaining Amergisum function dueto chronic illness and/or adebilitating injury. They assist the patient intherecovery process,as well creatinga recovery plan withthe ultimate goal to achieveas independent lifestyleas possible.

Responsibilities:

• Knowledge andclinical skills necessary to provide care for people with physical disability and chronic illness

• Coordinates educationalactivities and uses appropriate resourcestodevelop and implementan individualized teachinganddischarge planwith patients

• Monitorspatient during rehabilitation and therapy to determine theirprogress and make necessary adjustmentsas needed

• Coordinatesnursing 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 andsupports activities that promotethe patients' return offunction andprevent complications or chronic illness

• Sets patientgoals for independent functioningandactivities of daily living

• Teaches patientsthe most effective methods to recover strengthand regain health

• Provides rehabilitationeducation for the orthopedic, spine, neuro, stroke,cardiac, and oncologypatient on safeand effective use of medicalequipment, proper body mechanics, mobility, transfer,ADL s, and homesafety

• Involvedinongoing teaching withthe patient and their familiesregarding home care and additional therapy on an outpatient basis

• Performs medicationadministration

• Provides personalcare, dressing wounds,tracheotomy care andcollected specimens.

• Performs other dutiesas assigned/necessary

  Qualifications:

• Current activeRN permit inthestate of assignment

• Current CPR certification

• Certified RehabilitationRegistered Nurses (CRRN) preferred

• Completion of an accreditedschool of nursing program resulting in an Associate Degree, Diplomaor Baccalaureate degree innursing

• Abilitytoeffectively elicit/provideinformation to and from appropriate individuals(including, butnot limitedto,supervisors, co-workers, clients)via strong communication skills;proficiency intheEnglish language may be required

• Computerproficiency 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.