The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (< 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.nnEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nnUtilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted servicesnnDemonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed ordersnnIdentifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psychosocial conditionnnNotifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;nno Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per state regulationsnno Changes in patient/client conditionnnAdheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocolsnnIdentifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirementsnnAssures patient safety at all times and recipient of services providednnVerifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventionsnnPerforms interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.nnMonitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medicationsnnEvaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/client environmentnnMonitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautionsnnParticipates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communicationsnnCommunicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designeennDocuments all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record andnncommunicates this information as needednnAttends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as requirednnSupports professional practice by observing the following;nno Nurse Practice Actnno Standards of Nursing Practicenno Standards of Patient Carenno Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)nno State and Local Lawsnno Patient Bill of Rightsnno Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policiesnno Performs other duties as assignednnMinimum Requirements:nnGraduate of an accredited school of nursingnnLicense Requirednn3.0 GPA preferrednnComplies with accepted professional standards and practicennCurrent CPRnnPPD or chest X ray if applicablennSuccessful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and trainingnnProficiency in the English language requirednnExcellent communication skillsnnTechnological proficiency, including mobile devices for documentationnnAbout Maxim Healthcare ServicesnnMaxim Healthcare Services 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.nnMaxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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.