The Long Term Care RN assumes responsibility andaccountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long Term Care and/orAssisted Living Facilities. The nursedemonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficientmanner with supervision, as well as critical thinking and performance abilitiesin the coordination of patient care. Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standardsand is accountable for managing patient care and assisting others in themanagement of patient care.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursingprocess to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care in a Long TermCare/Assisted Living Facility

　　Performs focused interviews to identify specific needs

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

　　Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information fromhealthcare team 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 as well as responses to interventions

　　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

　　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 Registered Nurse License for the state in which thenurse practices

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　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.