Rehabilitation RN – $55/hour – Chattanooga, TN

Amergis Staffing is hiring a RN for a physical rehabilitation facility in Chattanooga, TN! Please see details below and apply if interested.

$55/hour

13 week contract with high possibility of extension

Weekly Pay

Benefits offered

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 patientsmedical, 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.