Registered Nurse - Homecare - New Grads

Registered Nurse - Homecare - New Grads

Oakland, California

Salary: $40 - $50 / per hour

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Novice Nurse Registered Nurse. The Novice Nurse RN (< 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:

• Re-evaluates patient nursing needs regularly
• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber necessary revisions as patient status and needs change
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on nursing diagnosis and established goals
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
• Intervenes as applicable to changes in condition and reports such changes to appropriate supervisor and/or physician
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions
• Reviews plan of care, program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs as applicable
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Supports profession practice by observing the following:
• Nurse Practice Act
• Standards of Nursing Practice
• Standards of Patient Care
• Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)
• State and Local Laws
• Patient Bill of Rights
• Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client's Policies
• Adheres to Maxim policy and procedure and applicable protocols
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• License Required
• A minimum GPA requirement is expected. Authorization from Area or Regional clinical leadership should be considered when hiring an applicant who does not meet a 3.0 GPA threshold
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Current resume including clinical hours and rotations
• Two letters of reference where possible. Prefer one reference to be professional reference (i.e. clinical instructor)
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest X ray if applicable
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training

Maxim 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

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Maxim Healthcare Maxim Healthcare 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, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity 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.

"Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Initiative, Maxim Healthcare will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records"