LPN/LVN Novice Nurse - Sacramento, United States - Maxim Healthcare Services

Description

The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse 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.

• 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 psycho-social 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

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• License Required
• A minimum GPA requirement is expected. Authorization from Area or Regional clinical leadership should be considered when hiring an applicant who does not meet a 3.0 GPA threshold
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Current resume including clinical hours and rotations
• Two letters of reference where possible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

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.

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.