Paediatric Nurse

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to work with adorable pediatric patients in the home setting located in the Bridgeport 60608 and/or Hyde Park 60615 neighborhoods of Chicago. Bridgeport:: Sat + PRN 7am-7pm or Tues/Sat 7pm-7am
Hyde Park: Wed 4pm-8pm /PRN
Salary: $38- $50/ per hour
Benefits:
Health and Welfare:
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled in 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 and Pet Insurance
Lifestyle Benefits:
Legal Benefits, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off and Leave of Absence

Responsibilities:

Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders
Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition.
Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.

Qualifications:

Currently licensed as an LPN/LVN in the state in which the LPN will practice.
Current TB or Chest X-Ray.
Current BLS card.
One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
Responsibilities:

Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention and progress toward established goals
Intervenes as applicable to changes in condition and reports such changes to appropriate supervisor and/or physician
Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Active RN License or Active LPN License
Current CPR
PPD or chest X ray if applicable

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.