The New Grad 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.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:1. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/orcontracted services2. Demonstrates on each assignment the provision of skilled nursing care rendered in accordance with prescribed orders3. Identifies and documents changes in patient’s both physiologic and psychosocial condition4. Notifies Director/Supervisor if applicable on the following;a. Physician notification to obtain necessary orders for intervention(s) per stateregulationsb. Changes in patient/client condition5. Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols6. Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient/client care requirements7. Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided8. Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration, participation in plan of care, expected patient/client outcomes, and selected nursing interventions9. Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration, according to identified priorities, plan of care, facility policies and patient/client care outcome standards as applicable.10. Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications11. Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient/clientenvironment12. Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions13. Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications14. Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of Clinical Services and/or Clinical Supervisor /Case Manager or licensed designee15. Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and16. communicates this information as needed17. Attends case conferences, team meetings, education in-services as required18. Supports professional practice by observing the following;a. Nurse Practice Actb. Standards of Nursing Practicec. Standards of Patient Cared. Standards of Accrediting Body (ACHC, Joint Commission, etc.)e. State and Local Lawsf. Patient Bill of Rightsg. Maxim Healthcare, Nursing, and Client’s Hospital Policies19. Performs other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing2. License Required3. 3.0 GPA preferred4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice5. Current CPR6. PPD or chest X ray if applicable7. Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and trainingCompliance & Ethics Expectations:• Participates and successfully completes the company’s compliance program requirements and adheres to the Code of Conduct, Company policies, and applicable federal and state requirements• 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 and regulations 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 potential violations• As appropriate, provides input and suggestions regarding areas in which policies, procedures, workflows, and/or controls can be improved to enhance compliance
\t\t\t\t\tAbout Maxim Healthcare Services \t\t\t\t\tMaxim 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. \t\t\t\t\t
\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\tMaxim 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.