Novice Nurse- Lpn Jobs

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

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Supports professional practice by observing the following;
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
• Standards of Patient Care
• Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols
• Changes in patient/client condition
• Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psycho-social condition
• Standards of Nursing Practice
• Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
• Nurse Practice Act
• Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of
• State and Local Laws
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environment
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements
• Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.
• Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
• Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
• Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable
• Current resume including clinical hours and rotations
• License Required
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Current CPR
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training
• Two letters of reference where possible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)
• A minimum GPA requirement is expected. Authorization from Area or Regional clinical leadership should be considered when hiring an applicant who does not meet a 3.0 GPA threshold

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
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• 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.