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

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Assesses and evaluates patient nursing needs regularly

　　Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required

　　Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change

　　Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals

　　Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor

　　Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention

　　Assures patient/client safety at all times

　　Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the care/services environment and equipment used, including universal precautions

　　Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable

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

　　Adheres to the following professional practice standards:

　　Nurse Practice Act

　　Standards of Nursing Practice

　　Standards of Patient Care

　　Standards of Accrediting Body

　　State and Local Laws

　　Patient Bill of Rights

　　Policies and procedures of contracted customers

　　Adheres to Maxim policy, procedure and applicable protocols

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

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Graduate of an accredited school of nursing preferred

　　Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in specific state required

　　Complies with accepted professional standards and practice

　　One year prior professional nursing experience preferred

　　Current CPR, as applicable, for direct patient care

　　PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Successful completion of Maxim Orientation and Compliance training, and all other assigned trainings as applicable required

　　Successful completion of Maxim’s Competency Program

　　Proficiency in the English language required

　　Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation) required

　　Must meet all federal, state, local and contract requirements

　　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.