Job Description:

Maxim Healthcare is looking for a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide & assist in direct patient care under the supervision of the clinical supervisor (RN) as prescribed by the physician & the treatment team. The LPN provides service in accordance with Maxim’s philosophy, standards and policies.

Essential Duties:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care and/or services provided to client(s)

• Provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders

• Identifies and documents changes in patient/client physiological and psycho-social condition

• Notifies appropriate parties, when:

• Physician notification is required in order to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s), per state regulations

• Changes in patient condition have occurred

• Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements

• Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration

• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications

• Ensures that documentation reflects participation in plan of care creation and maintenance, physician correspondence, expected patient outcomes, nursing interventions employed, and other items as required

• Assures patient safety at all times

• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the care/services environment and equipment

• Executes consistent, effective interpersonal communications and maintains positive, professional relationships with clients

Other Responsibilities:

• Adheres to Maxim policy, procedure and applicable protocols

• 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

• Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation) required

• Must meet all federal, state, local, and contract requirements