LPN- Homecare- Decatur

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The Licensed Practical Nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner under the direction of the Director of Clinical Services.

Patient Cares

Part Time Days

CP

Peds

Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.

Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursing interventions.

Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities.

Other Registered Nurse (RN) duties as assigned.

Requirements

Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.

Current Health Certificate (per facility (LPN) contract or state regulation).

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.

Current BLS card.

One year prior LPN experience preferred.

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, HSA, 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, Legal Benefits, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off.

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.