LPN - Novice Nurse

Maxim Healthcare; Willard (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement and Financial Security

Lifestyle Benefits

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with less than one year of nursing experience to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes in and around the Willard, Ohio area.

Novice LPNs provide and document skilled nursing care per physician orders, using the nursing process to plan and evaluate patient care while ensuring safety and compliance with Maxim policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• License required to practice.
• 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Current Hands-On BLS card is required.
• Proficiency in English and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care per physician orders in the patient's home.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using the nursing process.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate to supervisor.
• Ensure documentation reflects care plans, outcomes, and nursing interventions.
• Adhere to policies, standards of nursing practice, and state laws.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care documentation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

BLS certification

Job description

Salary:$25 - $28 / hour

Maxim Healthcare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with less than one year of nursing experience to work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes in and around the Willard, Ohio area!

Our Novice Licensed Practical Nurses are 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;
  • Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations
  • 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;
  • 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 Hospital Policies
  • 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 Hands-On BLS card
• 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

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.