Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

East Dubuque, Illinois

Salary: $26 - $30 / HR $1000.00 sign-on bonus for all FT caregivers! Maxim Healthcare is seeking homecare nurses to provide care for an 18-year-old male patient in his residence located in East Dubuque, IL. The patient requires assistance with a G-tube, trach, and PRN vent. Plan of care is provided! Open shifts:

• Monday-Friday evenings: 3PM-9PM preferred (can be flexible; choose your own schedule!)
• Flexible weekends available

Why Join Maxim:

• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling
• $ 1000.00 sign-on bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contract or state regulation).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience preferred.