LPN - Novice Nurse

Maxim Healthcare; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Maxcares awards

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Novice Nurse – Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN in first year of experience) to join our paid mentorship program in the home setting.

You will train hands-on with a Maxim nurse, learning direct patient care, medication administration, and critical thinking with 24/7 clinical supervision and feedback.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active LPN/LVN license.
• Current CPR certification.
• PPD or chest X-ray if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring effectiveness.
• Responds to changes in patient condition and communicates with supervisor/physician.
• Documents coordination of care in the medical record and communicates information as needed.
• Monitors safety and effectiveness of environment and equipment, including universal precautions.

Skills

Nursing process

Medication administration

Patient monitoring

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Salary: $30 - 35 / hr

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Novice Nurse –Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse aka any LPN in their first year of experience to be a part of our paid mentorship program! (< 12 months of experience)

The Novice Nurse Training Program at Maxim Healthcare Services is designed to provide a unique training opportunity for new grad LPN/LVNs, and those with less than one year of experience. You'll partner with an experienced Maxim nurse who will provide real-time feedback, training opportunities, and mentorship.

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, vent/trach/g‑tube management, and critical thinking skills with the 24/7 support of the clinical supervising team.

Rewards

• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention and progress toward established goals
• Intervenes as applicable to changes in condition and reports such changes to appropriate supervisor and/or physician
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active LPN/LVN License
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable

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.