LPN / RN Hospice
The Hospice LPN/RN, as a professional practitioner employed by Maxim Healthcare Services Inc., assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of hospice patients. The nurse demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse will also demonstrate critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Responsibilities include:
o Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
o Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.
o Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
o Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
o Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
o Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.
o Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.
o Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
o Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
o Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.
o Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
o Documents the patient's response to nursing and other interventions.
o Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities.
o Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
o Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) Joint
o Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies.
o Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
o Current Registered/Licensed Practical Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices.
o Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
o Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
o Current PD or Chest X-Ray
o One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one Page 1 of 2 LPN/RN nursing experience preferred.
o Successful completion of Maxim background screening process.
o Successful completion of Maxim screening tests with a score of 80% or greater.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
o 401k Program
o Competitive Pay
o Flexible Scheduling
o Direct Deposit
o Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
o Travel Benefits (as applicable)
o 24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
EOE/AAE
For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website. http://www.maximstaffing.comEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Responsibilities include:
o Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
o Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.
o Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient's condition.
o Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
o Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
o Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.
o Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.
o Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
o Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
o Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.
o Revises plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
o Documents the patient's response to nursing and other interventions.
o Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned floor/unit including establishing priorities.
o Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
o Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) Joint
o Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare, nursing and client hospital policies.
o Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications include:
o Current Registered/Licensed Practical Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices.
o Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
o Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
o Current PD or Chest X-Ray
o One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one Page 1 of 2 LPN/RN nursing experience preferred.
o Successful completion of Maxim background screening process.
o Successful completion of Maxim screening tests with a score of 80% or greater.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following
Benefits:
o Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
o 401k Program
o Competitive Pay
o Flexible Scheduling
o Direct Deposit
o Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
o Travel Benefits (as applicable)
o 24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we're known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
EOE/AAE
For more information about our job opportunities, please visit our website. http://www.maximstaffing.comEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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