Lvn - Homecare - $27-28

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient/client care and/or contracted services under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed designee. The LVN provides service in accordance with Maxim philosophy, standards and policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements
• Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psychosocial condition
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders
• Changes in patient/client condition
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
• Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
• Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;
• Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations
• Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols

Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of
• Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environment
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications

Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee

• Standards of Nursing Practice
• Supports professional practice by observing the following;
• Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
• Nurse Practice Act
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• State and Local Laws
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies
• Standards of Patient Care

Minimum Requirements

• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• At least one year prior professional nursing experience, preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation)
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in specific state
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Willingness to participate in skills advancement training or novice nurse program if applicable
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency Program
• Current CPR as applicable, for direct patient care
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice

Compliance And Ethics Expectations

• Participates and successfully completes the company’s compliance program requirements and adheres to the Code of Conduct, Company policies, and applicable federal and state requirements
• Sets an example for other employees regarding how the Company’s Code of Conduct and

Compliance Program is applied and observed every day when dealing with customers, business operations, or other team members

• Reports potential violations of company policy, Code of Conduct, and/or applicable laws and regulations to the company hotline, through the chain of command, to the Compliance and

Ethics Department, or through other channels made available by the company for reporting potential violations

• As appropriate, provides input and suggestions regarding areas in which policies, procedures, workflows, and/or controls can be improved to enhance compliance
• Promotes an environment in which other employees are encouraged to report potential violations

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Services 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.