Moreno Valley Nursing Opportunities
$28.00 – $35.00 • hourly
Maxim Healthcare Services
Job Description
Salary: $28-$35 / per hour
Position Description:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient/client care and/or contracted services under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed designee. The LVN provides service in accordance with Maxim philosophy, standards and policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/orcontracted services
- Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordancewith prescribed orders
- Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psychosocial condition
- Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;
- Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per stateregulations
- Changes in patient/client condition
- Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols
- Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements
- Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided
- Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care,expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
- Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identifiedpriorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.
Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications
- Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/clientenvironment
- Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universalprecautions
- Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications
- Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of
Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee
- Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record andcommunicates this information as needed
- Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required
- Supports professional 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 Hospital Policies
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
- Licensed Vocational Nurse in specific state
- Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
- At least one year prior professional nursing experience, preferred
- Willingness to participate in skills advancement training or novice nurse program if applicable
- Current CPR as applicable, for direct patient care
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
- Participation and completion of Maxim’s Competency Program
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Current Health Certificate (per facility contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Compliance and Ethics Expectations:
- Participates and successfully completes the company’s compliance program requirements andadheres to the Code of Conduct, Company policies, and applicable federal and staterequirements
- Sets an example for other employees regarding how the Company’s Code of Conduct and
Compliance Program is applied and observed every day when dealing with customers, business operations, or other team members
- Reports potential violations of company policy, Code of Conduct, and/or applicable laws andregulations to the company hotline, through the chain of command, to the Compliance and
Ethics Department, or through other channels made available by the company for reporting potential violations
- Promotes an environment in which other employees are encouraged to report potentialviolations
- As appropriate, provides input and suggestions regarding areas in which policies, procedures,workflows, and/or controls can be improved to enhance compliance
General Comments
Maxim Healthcare Services is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (Min. 1 Year Working Experience) in your area. As a Maxim LVN, you will experience the joy and satisfaction of helping others along with a gratifying career in the healthcare industry. With more than 25 years of healthcare staffing experience, we strive to be the employer of choice in the healthcare services industry.
We offer flexible hours that fit your lifestyle, personalized service from our office staff, and a variety of rewarding assignments.
Maxim's Benefits
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 401 (k) savings plan
- Weekly Paychecks
- Continuous professional and clinical training
- Awards and Recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
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