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:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services

　　Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders

　　Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psycho-social condition

　　Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;

　　Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations

　　Changes in patient/client condition

　　Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements

　　Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided

　　Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions

　　Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.

　　Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications

　　Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environment

　　Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions

　　Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications

　　Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of

　　Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee

　　Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed

　　Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required

　　Supports professional practice by observing the following;

　　Nurse Practice Act

　　Standards of Nursing Practice

　　Standards of Patient Care

　　Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)

　　State and Local Laws

　　Patient Bill of Rights

　　Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies

　　Performs other duties as assigned

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

　　License Required

　　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

　　Complies with accepted professional standards and practice

　　Current resume including clinical hours and rotations

　　Two letters of reference where possible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)

　　Current CPR

　　PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable

　　Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training

　　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:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　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.