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American Healthcare Services, LLC, is cel-ebrating this year’s National Nurses Week byrecognizing the contributions its current RNsmake and looking for new staff members to joinits dedicated team. The Troy-based providerof health care staffing will hold a family eventto honor its nurses during the week, celebratedannually May 6 through May 12 by theAmerican Nurses Association to honornurses and all they do.“We at American Healthcare Services thank
our nurses every chance we get, but NursesWeek is a special occasion, and we take timeout to acknowledge and celebrate what they doevery day,” says Clare Lirio, recruiting man-ager. “We do have out-of-state travel nurses,and we make it a point to let them know that weappreciate what they do.”The theme for this year’s Nurses Week is
“Nurses – Delivering Quality & Innovationin Patient Care.” According to Lirio, puttingpatients first is the most important skill foragency nurses.“Our nurses are very versatile; most of them
can work from one unit to another and functionas well as a staff nurse on the unit can,” shesays. “They are flexible and fill in when theyare needed. We have gotten numerous acco-lades from patients and hospital clients for ournurses.”
Help WantedThe agency, which also has an office in
Irving, Texas, has approximately 110 employeesand currently is recruiting RNs. “We can easilydouble our size, given the right candidates,”Lirio says. In addition to versatility, candidatesalso should be professional, knowledgeable andskilled, and have an open mind and a caring,positive attitude, according to Lirio.“Dedicated nurses mean better care, not just
to AHS and our clients, but to health care asa whole,” she says. “Our nurses are happy andcontent, which makes for loyal and dedicatedemployees. Their positive energy makes a bigdifference when they are working with the pa-tients they deal with day in and day out.”In return, nurses at AHS receive:
Great benefits. “Working for an agency doesnot mean just getting a higher pay rate,” Liriosays. “With AHS, you can accomplish morethan that.” That includes medical, dental andvision benefits, as well as supplemental insur-ance, 401(k) and a self-funded vacation bank.Employees also receive 24/7 support.Opportunity to show your skills. AHS’ clients
expect to have nurses who can hit the groundrunning when they arrive. “Our employees’longevity and experience are directly exhibitedin their excellent patient care,” Lirio says. “Ourcustomers expect and deserve experiencedprofessionals to arrive on their unit and blendright in, so the unit is operating at optimal ef-ficiency.”Chance to give back. AHS participates in ini-
tiatives that support the fight against diabetesand breast cancer. “Given that we are also anapproved health care provider to the federalgovernment, we have the privilege of providing
quality care to our veterans,” Lirio says. “Aspart of providing that care, we have donatedclothing and other sundry supplies to thoseveterans who are unable to attain those itemson their own.”To apply, visit www.AHSLLC.com and click
on “Job Postings,” email [email protected] orcall 866-227-9998.
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Waitley said, “There are twoprimary choices in life: to acceptconditions as they exist or acceptthe responsibility for changingthem.”Bruce Rosenblat is president
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4 key tips toestate planningI believe most people generally
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American Healthcare Services, LLC, was founded in2002 and provides health care staffing to the medicalindustry. Its home office is in Troy; there also is alocation in Irving, Texas. National Nurses Week celebrate nurses and all theydo, and is held annually May 6 through May 12. AHS currently is hiring in Michigan and otherstates; RNs are in particularly high demand. For moreinformation, visit www.AHSLLC.com, email [email protected] or call 866-227-9998.
Good to Know
American Healthcare Services, LLC, celebrates National Nurses Week by recognizing the contributions of its RNs
through family open houses. The Troy-based provider of health care staffing currently is hiring.
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