Home Nurse-Marengo, IL

Maxim Healthcare Services - Marengo, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Marengo, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care for an adolescent patient in their home. The role involves working flexible hours, specifically Monday to Friday from 5 PM to 10 PM, and requires skills in managing a G-tube, trach, and vent, although experience is preferred but not mandatory. The position offers opportunities for paid skills advancement and aims to empower lives through quality healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or services provided to client(s) receiving contracted services, as required.
• Initiates the plan of care when directed and requests from prescriber any necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.
• Incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions based on patient diagnosis and established goals.
• Intervenes as applicable in response to changes in patient/client condition and reports such changes to appropriate physician or supervisor.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention.
• Reviews plan of care and program protocols and identifies areas for healthcare teaching/education, care coordination, goal setting and discharge planning needs, as applicable.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) (or LPN) License for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Current Health Certificate (per facility Registered Nurse (RN) contract or state regulation).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• Current BLS card.
• One year prior Registered Nurse (RN) experience preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Training
• $1000.00 sign-on bonus (Full time Nurses)
• Flexible Scheduling
• $750.00 sign-on bonus
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Maxcares Awards Program