LVN - Overnight

JOB DESCRIPTION $26 - $28Maxim 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
12 days ago