Home Nurse-Marengo, IL

Maxim Healthcare Services - Marengo, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Marengo, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Maxim Healthcare 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 during the evenings, focusing on the nursing process to ensure quality patient care. The position offers opportunities for skill advancement and training, making it suitable for both experienced and less experienced nurses.

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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with G-tube, trach, and vent care is preferred but not required.

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