LVN - New Grad Program

Maxim Healthcare Services • Fullerton, CA

396d • $62,400 - $62,400

About The Position

The Novice Nurse Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position at Maxim Healthcare Services is designed for new graduates with less than 12 months of experience. The role involves providing and documenting skilled nursing care in accordance with individual patient care plans and physician orders. The position emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and adherence to healthcare standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current CPR certification
• Proficiency in the English language
• Excellent communication skills
• Technological proficiency, including mobile devices for documentation
• Successful completion of Maxim Homecare Novice Nurse Program orientation and training
• 3.0 GPA preferred
• PPD or chest X-ray if applicable

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services.
• Demonstrates the provision of skilled nursing care in accordance with prescribed orders on each assignment.
• Identifies and documents changes in patient's physiologic and psychosocial condition.
• Notifies Director/Supervisor of necessary physician notifications and changes in patient/client condition.
• Adheres to Maxim's policies and procedures and applicable protocols.
• Identifies and prioritizes actions based on patient/client care requirements.
• Assures patient safety at all times and recipient of services provided.
• Verifies that documentation reflects patient/client collaboration and expected outcomes.
• Performs interventions, treatments, and medication administration according to identified priorities and plan of care.
• Monitors and documents effectiveness of interventions, treatments, and medications.
• Evaluates patient/client and provides a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment.
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment, including universal precautions.
• Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications.
• Communicates observations and significant changes in patient/client status to the Director of Clinical Services or licensed designee.
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed.
• Attends case conferences, team meetings, and education in-services as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed