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The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing anddocumenting skilled nursing care in accordance with the care plan developed foreach individual patient and within the physician’s orders. The Registered Nurseis also responsible for providing services, as directed by contract and/or program,while under the supervision of a contract/program clinical designee. The RNprovides service in accordance with Maxim’s philosophy, standards and policies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the care/services environmentand equipment used, including universal precautions
• Policies and procedures of contracted customers
• Intervenes as applicable in response to changes inpatient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician orsupervisor
• Adheres to Maxim policy, procedure and applicable protocols
• Standards of Nursing Practice
• State and Local Laws
• Assesses and evaluates patient nursing needs regularly
• Assures patient/client safety at all times
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of carein the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Standards of Accrediting Body
• Attends case conferences, team meetings and educationin-services, as required
• Standards of Patient Care
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursingactions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifiesareas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting anddischarge planning needs, as applicable
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as wellas, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
• Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
• Nurse Practice Act
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests fromprescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluatepatient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services,as required
• Adheres to the following professional practice standards:

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of Maxim Orientation and Compliance training,and all other assigned trainings as applicable required
• Must meet all federal, state, local and contract requirements
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Proficiency in the English language required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or stateregulation) required
• Current CPR, as applicable, for direct patient care
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in specific state required
• Successful completion of Maxim’s Competency Program

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
• 401(k) savings plan
• 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.