The Long Term Care LPN assumes responsibility andaccountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long TermCare/Assisted Living Facility. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision, as well ascritical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care.Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standards and isaccountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management ofpatient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility

Performs focused interview to identify specific needs

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychological changes in the patient’s condition

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealth care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses

Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions

Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements

Monitors consistency between patient plan of care andactions of medical staff

Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the facility policies and patient outcome standard

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education

Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inmedical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions

Document’s patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventions

Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities

Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment

Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonalcommunications with the chosen facility

Supports professional practice by observing the following:Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2)Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) JointCommission, state and local laws; 5) Patient’s Bill of Rights; and 6) MaximHealthcare, nursing and client hospital policies

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Minimum Requirements:

Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state inwhich the nurse practices

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals via strong spoken, written, listening, andnonverbal communication skills

Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

One year prior professional nursing experience preferred

Current BLS card

Successful completion of screening tests for the clinicalspecialty area(s) in which the LPN practices with a score of 80% or greater

Successful completion of Maxim Background Screening Process

Benefits

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

Competitive pay weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

Maxim Healthcare Staffing 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.