Salary: $40 - $50 / per hour

　　Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Nurse (RN) in the North Bay area to join our Home Health New Graduate Nursing Program. The Novice Nurse (< 12 months of experience) 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.

　　Within this program, you will be gaining hands-on experience by working 1-on-1 with a patient within the home setting. You will have the opportunity to learn direct patient care, care management, vent/trach/g-tube management, and critical thinking with the 24/7 support of the clinical supervising team. Our goal is to best prepare our Novice Nurses for the nursing field, whether that be in Home Health, Pediatrics, ICU, Case Management, etc.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Re-evaluates patient nursing needs regularly

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

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

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

　　Assures patient safety at all times

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

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

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

　　Reviews plan of care, 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

　　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 Policies

　　Adheres to Maxim policy and procedure and applicable protocols

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

　　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 BLS

　　PPD or chest X ray if applicable

　　Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Group, 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.

　　**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

　　About Maxim Healthcare Group

　　Maxim Healthcare Group has 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 Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

　　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.