LPN - Novice Nurse - Homecare

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Novice Nurse to deliver compassionate nursing care while ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to assess, implement, and evaluate patient care, while collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. With over 30 years of experience in the field, this organization values quality service and offers a range of benefits, including health and wellness programs, retirement plans, and lifestyle benefits. If you are a dedicated nursing professional looking to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current license required.
• Excellent communication and technological proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document skilled nursing care per physician's orders.
• Monitor and evaluate patient/client care and document changes.

Skills

Communication Skills

Technological Proficiency

Patient Care

Nursing Process

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Mobile Devices for Documentation

Job description

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:
• 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 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.