LPN Private Duty

LPN Private DutyOrland Park, IllinoisMaxim Healthcare in Orland Park is hiring for a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to work with our adult patient in the home setting located in Riverside, IL. Part time and full time day + overnights shifts available! Available Hours: Riverside: Friday and E/O Sunday 7am-7pm OR Friday through Monday 7pm-7amSalary: $38 - $48/ per hourMaxim 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.ResponsibilitiesUtilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as requiredInitiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs changeIncorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goalsIntervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisorAdministers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of interventionReviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicableRequirementsCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.Current BLS card.One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.