Registered Nurse - Private Duty Nursing

Maxim Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings Plan

MaxCares Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare in Louisville, KY is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for in-home, one-on-one skilled nursing care. Shifts range 8–12 hours, with pediatric or adult patients. Pay varies by experience and shift type (day/evening/night).

Enjoy benefits like health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), and the MaxCares rewards program. Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care and coordinating with prescribers and care teams.

Qualifications

• Current RN license for the state of practice.
• Current Health Certificate.
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and revises as patient needs change.
• Implements therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions.
• Intervenes in response to patient condition changes and reports to physician/supervisor.
• Administers medications and documents effectiveness of interventions.
• Reviews plan of care and coordinates education, care, and discharge planning.

Skills

RN License

BLS Certification

Home Health Care

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Job description

Hourly Pay: $30 - $40 / per hour. Maxim Healthcare is actively hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) in Louisville, KY, to join our growing team.

In this role, you'll provide one-on-one skilled nursing care in the comfort of your patient's home. Shifts typically range from 8 to 12 hours, depending on patient needs. Assignments may include pediatric or adult patients.

Pay is based on relevant experience and shift type (e.g., day, evening, night).

Why Join Maxim

• 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 services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required.
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests any necessary revisions from the prescriber as the patient's 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 the appropriate physician or supervisor.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed and monitors and documents the effectiveness of interventions.
• 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 Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

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.