$53 - $55

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to assume the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of hospice patients. The Hospice RN demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision and will demonstrate critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performing according to nursing standards, the Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

　　Responsibilities

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

　　Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.

　　Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient’s condition.

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

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.

　　Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.

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

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.

　　Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.

　　Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions.

　　Documents the patient’s response to nursing and other interventions.

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

　　Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.

　　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) Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient’s Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare Staffing, nursing and client hospital policies.

　　Other Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned.

　　Qualifications

　　Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state in which the nurse practices.

　　Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.

　　Current Health Certificate (if applicable)

　　Current PD or Chest X-Ray

　　One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred with hospice experience preferred.

　　Successful completion of screening tests

　　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.