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Maxim Healthcare Services LPN - Novice Nurse - Homecare in Worcester, Massachusetts
The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (< 12 months of experience) 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.
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 psychosocial condition
Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;
o Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulations
o 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;
o Nurse Practice Act
o Standards of Nursing Practice
o Standards of Patient Care
o Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
o State and Local Laws
o Patient Bill of Rights
o Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies
o Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
License Required
3.0 GPA preferred
Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
Current CPR
PPD or chest X ray if applicable
Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training
Proficiency in the English language required
Excellent communication skills
Technological proficiency, including mobile devices for documentation
About Maxim Healthcare Services
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.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.