JOB DESCRIPTION Salary : $27 - $30 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient / client care.
The LVN / LPN is also responsible for providing services, as directed by contract and / or program, while under the supervision of a contract / program Registered Nurse or clinical designee.
The LVN / LPN provides service in accordance with Maxim’s philosophy, standards and policies.
Essential Duties and 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
- On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care / services in accordance with prescribed orders
- Identifies and documents changes in patient / client physiological and psycho-social condition
- Notifies Director / Supervisor, and contracted customer designee if applicable, when :
- Physician notification is required in order to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s), per state regulations
- Changes in patient / client condition have occurred
- Adheres to Maxim policy, procedure and applicable protocols
- Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient / client care requirements and / or contracted customer requirements
- Ensures that documentation reflects patient / client collaboration including participation in plan of care creation and maintenance, physician correspondence / collaboration, expected patient / client outcomes, nursing interventions employed, and other items as required by contracted customer
- Performs / provides interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, the plan of care, facility policies and patient / client care outcome standards as applicable
- Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications
- Assures patient / client safety at all times
- Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the care / services environment and equipment used, including universal precautions
- Executes consistent, effective interpersonal communications and maintains positive, professional relationships with patient / client and contracted customer stakeholders
- Adheres to the following professional practice standards :
- Nurse Practice Act
- Standards of Nursing Practice
- Standards of Patient Care
- Standards of Accrediting Body
- State and Local Laws
- Patient Bill of Rights
- Policies and procedures of contracted customers
- Adheres to Maxim policy, procedure and applicable protocols
- Attends case conferences, team meetings and education in-services, as required
- Performs other duties as assigned / necessary
Minimum Requirements :
- Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program preferred
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in specific state required
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice required
- One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
- Willingness to participate in skills advancement training or novice nurse program if applicable
- Current CPR, as applicable, for direct patient care
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of Maxim Orientation and Compliance Training, and all other assigned trainings as applicable required
- Successful completion of Maxim’s Competency Program required
- Proficiency in the English language required
- Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation) required
- Must meet all federal, state, local, and contract requirements
30+ days ago