Job Description
LicensedPractical Nurse - Smithton, IL
Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of thenursing process and deliver of patient care. With Maxim, you work with patientsin a one-on-one setting from the comfort of their home. A Home Healthcare LicensedPractical Nurse (LPN) focuses all their skills and attention on a singlepatient, ranging in age and acuity level. All Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)hired will work under the supervision of an RN Clinical Supervisor. The HomeHealthcare Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will consistently perform accordingto nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assistingothers in the management of patient care.
Job Requirements
Responsibilities
· Provide skilled nursingcare to pediatric and adult patients in a home setting
· Implement, develop, anddocument the plan of care to ensure quality and continuity of care forpediatric patient
· Provide health educationto patients and caregivers
· Communicate effectivelywith the patient, caregivers, external nursing staff, and the patient’sClinical Supervisor
· Utilize the nursingprocess to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
· Performs focusedinterview to identify specific patient needs
· Collects, analyzes, andinterprets data and information from health care professionals and documentsactual and/or potential nursing diagnoses
· Other Licensed PracticalNurse (LPN) duties as assigned
Requirements
· Must have an activeLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of employment
· Home health or PrivateDuty Nursing experience preferred
· Pediatric and EternalFeeds experience required, Trach and Ventilator care experience preferred*
· Current CPR accreditedby American Heart Association and/or American Red Cross
Pay Rate/Bonuses
$27.00/hr - $29.00/hr - Negotiable
$2,000 sign on bonus,$1,000 referral bonus
Shifts Available
Sunday - Saturday 9:30p-6:00a
Benefits AvailableInclude
- Competitive Weekly Pay and Direct Deposit
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan through Principal
- Tuition Reimbursement (up to 25%) with affiliated local universities, including Chamberlain School of Nursing
- Paid Training and Free Yearly Courses, which may be applied to the Illinois Board of Nursing’s CE Requirements
- Novice Nurse and Skills Advancement programs allow nurses to advance their skills under the mentorship of experienced Clinical Supervisors
- Employee Discount Program through PerkSpot, a comprehensive discount program with 1000’s of exclusive discounts and perks from a wide variety of national and local merchants
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
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Specialty
For more than 30 years, we’ve been making a difference in patients’ lives across the nation by providing excellent service and compassionate care. We offer skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our team of nurses, therapists and home health aides help patients of all ages maintain their quality of life in the comfort of home.