LPN - Float Pool

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Transportation benefits

College partnership program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver contracted home health nursing care to diverse patients in multiple settings.

You will administer medications, follow the plan of care, and document patient progress, while meeting minimum quarterly hours and working across several homes as required. Applicants must hold an active LPN license, current health certificate, PPD or chest X-ray, BLS, and at least one year of LPN experience; benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the practicing state.
• Current Health Certificate.
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year prior LPN experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and updates as patient needs change.
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Intervenes in response to patient condition changes and reports to physician or supervisor.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and documents effectiveness.
• Reviews plan of care and identifies education and discharge planning needs.

Skills

Nursing care

Plan of care

Documentation

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Job description

Salary: $35 / hourly

Job Description:

• Must be Vent, Trach, G/J Tube comped, and have a desire to work with all skilled patients with acuity levels most common to our markets.
• Must commit to and work a minimum 72 hours per quarter
• Training hours do not count as hours worked. Only care hours would be considered for the 72 hours per quarter.
• Understanding of policy in which falling short of the 72 hour quarterly minimum in consecutive quarters, will trigger a transition to non-float status

• Must be willing to and complete work assignments in multiple home environments
• Of the 72 hours per quarter, hours should be completed in at least 2 separate homes
• Understanding of monthly maximum allowance of 100 hours in the same patient home

• Must be willing to and complete work assignments in multiple home environments that include patients that they have not worked with in the recent quarter/month

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Current Health Certificate (per facility Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contract or state regulation).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year priorLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)experience.

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness

• Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:

• Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:

• Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare 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, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity 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.