Rehabilitation RN -Knoxville, TN

Hours:36 Hour

Shift:Night Shift 7p - 7a

NovemberStart Dates

Musthave Rehab Experience

LocalRate: $50/hour

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The Rehabilitation Registered Nurse is responsible forassisting patients in attaining and maintaining Amergisum function due to chronicillness and/or a debilitating injury. The Rehabilitation Registered Nurse assists patients in the recoveryprocess, as well as creating a recovery plan with the ultimate goal ofachieving an independent lifestyle as much as possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assesses the physical, psychological, sociocultural, andspiritual dimensions of clients and their families, as well as theireducational and discharge needs in order to formulate nursing diagnoses

• Implements a plan of care by providing nursing care andeducation directly or through ancillary personnel

• Coordinates educational activities

• Utilizes appropriate resources to develop and implement anindividualized teaching and discharge plan with clients and their families

• Performs hands-on nursing care by utilizing the nursingprocess to achieve quality outcomes for clients

• Provides direction and supervision of ancillary nursingpersonnel

• Demonstrates professional judgment, uses problem-solvingtechniques, and delegates appropriately

• Coordinates nursing care activities in collaboration withother members of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to facilitate theachievement of overall goals

• Coordinates a holistic approach to meeting patient'smedical, vocational, educational, and environmental needs

• May facilitate community education regarding the acceptanceof people with disabilities

• Evaluates the nursing care that is being provided andmodifies the plan, as needed, to achieve measurable goals and objectives

Minimum Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

• One year prior professional nursing experience in arehabilitation setting preferred

• CRRN certification may be required per state/client contract

• 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.