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LVN - Novice Nurse

Maxim Healthcare • Oakland, CA • 6d ago

Salary: $ 30 - $ 40 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a LPN/LVN Novice Nurse (

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

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

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.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Maxim Healthcare will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"

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