LPN - Pediatric Private-duty Nurse

About the role

Maxim Healthcare is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to work 1 on 1 with a pediatric patient, 9–12 hours a day. Training available for new or inexperienced nurses.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals
• Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
• Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience preferred

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