LPN - Float Pool

Maxim Healthcare; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse for private duty home care. The role requires working with Vent, Trach, G/J Tube patients and a minimum of 72 care hours per quarter across at least two homes.

Training hours do not count toward the 72 hours, and policy outlines a transition to non-float status if the quarterly minimum is not met. Candidates must have 1 year of LPN experience and active certifications.

Qualifications

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

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

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Health Certificate

BLS certification

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

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 prior Licensed 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.