Novice Nurse Jobs

Maxim Healthcare Services isseeking a LPN/LVN Novice Nurse (< 12 months of experience). The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical/VocationalNurse is responsible for providing and documenting skilled nursing care inaccordance with care developed for each individual patient in accordance withphysician’s orders when applicable.
Essential Dutiesand Responsibilities

• Verifies that documentationreflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes,and selected nursing interventions
• State and Local Laws
• Documents all physiciancollaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates thisinformation as needed
• Identifies and documents changes inpatient’s both physiologic and psycho-social condition
• Physician notification to obtainnecessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations
• Clinical Services and/or ClinicalSupervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Evaluates patient/client andprovides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environment
• Communicates observations andsignificant changes in patient/client status to the Director of
• Assures patient safety at all timesand recipient of services provided
• Attends case conferences, teammeetings, education in-services as required
• Participates in activities tofacilitate good interpersonal communications
• Performs interventions, treatments,and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facilitypolicies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.
• Notifies Director/Supervisor ifapplicable on the following;
• Standards of Accrediting Body(ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
• Changes in patient/clientcondition
• Identifies and prioritizes actionsbased upon patient/client care requirements
• Standards of Patient Care
• Utilizes the nursing process toplan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Adheres to Maxim's policies andprocedures and applicable protocols
• Standards of Nursing Practice
• Monitors the safety andeffectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Supports professional practice byobserving the following;
• Demonstrates on each assignment theprovision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Nurse Practice Act
• Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, andClient’s Hospital Policies
• Monitors and documentseffectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications

MinimumRequirements

• License Required
• Current CPR
• A minimum GPA requirement isexpected. Authorization from Area or Regional clinical leadership should be consideredwhen hiring an applicant who does not meet a 3.0 GPA threshold
• Two letters of reference wherepossible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)
• Complies with accepted professionalstandards and practice
• PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable
• Graduate of an accredited school ofnursing
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Programorientation and training
• Current resume including clinicalhours and rotations

Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Awards and recognition programs
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan

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.