v, Wisconsin
Category: Nursing
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 877760
Work Setting: Healthcare
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Est. Pay: $2000 / Week
Posted Date: 12/3/2024
v, Wisconsin
Work Setting: Healthcare
Category: Nursing
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $2000 / Week
Job ID: 877760
Posted Date: 12/3/2024
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Hourly Pay: $45/hr. – $50/hr.
Note: This is a salary position and the hourly rate of pay will vary depending on your experience level. It can go lower than the posted amount and higher.
An MDS nurse, also called a “Minimum Data Set” nurse, is a registered nurse who works in long-term care facilities, primarily responsible for collecting and assessing resident health information using a standardized tool called the MDS (Minimum Data Set) to create individualized care plans and ensure compliance with Medicare and Medicaid regulations for reimbursement purposes; essentially, they monitor and document resident health status to guide care delivery within the facility.
The Long Term Care RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long Term Care and/or Assisted Living Facilities. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision, as well as critical thinking and performance abilities in the coordination of patient care. Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standards and is accountable for managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility Performs focused interviews to identify specific needs Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychological changes in the patient’s condition Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from healthcare team members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions as well as responses to interventions Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications 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) Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient’s Bill of Rights; and 6) Amergis Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies Performs other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency program when applicable Current CPR if applicable TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 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 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. Apply Now Apply For This Job Via Stay Up To DateSign up to receive job alerts
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v, Wisconsin
Healthcare
Nursing
Contract - Full Time
$2000 / Week
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