Registered Nurse - Novice - Novato

Salary: $43 - $50 / hour

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Novice Registered Nurse. The Novice Nurse RN (< 12 months of experience) 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

• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• State and Local Laws
• Intervenes as applicable to changes in condition and reports such changes to appropriate supervisor and/or physician
• Re-evaluates patient nursing needs regularly
• Reviews plan of care, program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs as applicable
• Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
• Nurse Practice Act
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
• Adheres to Maxim policy and procedure and applicable protocols
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on nursing diagnosis and established goals
• Standards of Nursing Practice
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Policies
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Supports profession practice by observing the following;
• Standards of Patient Care

Minimum Requirements

• Current resume including clinical hours and rotations
• PPD or chest X ray if applicable
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Current CPR
• Two letters of reference where possible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training
• 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
• License Required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

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:

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

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.