LPN - NN Homecare - 1 on 1

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Mountain City (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse responsible for delivering skilled nursing care, documentation, and patient evaluation. The ideal candidate must be a graduate from an accredited nursing school and possess a valid nursing license, with excellent communication skills and technological proficiency. You will play a vital role in ensuring patient safety while adhering to established protocols and promoting quality care.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription and Dental Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid nursing license.
• CPR certification required.
• 3.0 GPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides and documents skilled nursing care for patients.
• Identifies and documents changes in patient conditions.
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of treatments.

Skills

Communication

Technological proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Salary: $22 - $27 / per hour

The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical/Vocational 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders
• Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psychosocial condition
• Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;

o Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations

o Changes in patient/client condition

• Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
• Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
• Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications
• Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environment
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
• Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and
• communicates this information as needed
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
• Supports professional practice by observing the following;

o Nurse Practice Act
o Standards of Nursing Practice
o Standards of Patient Care
o Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
o State and Local Laws
o Patient Bill of Rights
o Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies
o Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• License Required
• 3.0 GPA preferred
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest X ray if applicable
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training
• Proficiency in the English language required
• Excellent communication skills
• Technological proficiency, including mobile devices for documentation

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 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, 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.