Homecare Nurse-Marengo, IL

$52,000 - $74,880/Yr

Maxim Healthcare Services - Marengo, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Marengo, IL

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Maxim Healthcare in Rockford is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care for an adolescent patient (18 years old female) in her home environment. The available hours for this position are flexible, occurring any day from Monday to Friday between 5 PM and 10 PM. The patient requires specialized care due to her medical needs, which include a G-tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator support. While experience with these specific medical devices is preferred, it is not a strict requirement, as Maxim Healthcare offers paid training and skill advancement opportunities for nurses who wish to learn or refresh their skills. In this role, the nurse will utilize the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate the care provided to the patient. This includes initiating and revising the plan of care as directed by the prescriber, incorporating therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing actions based on the patient's diagnosis, and intervening in response to any changes in the patient's condition. The nurse will also be responsible for administering medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring their effectiveness, and documenting all interventions. Additionally, the nurse will review the plan of care to identify areas for healthcare education, care coordination, and discharge planning needs. Maxim Healthcare Services has been a trusted provider of healthcare services for over 30 years, offering a range of services including private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, and companion care. The company is committed to delivering quality customer service and compassionate patient care, making a significant impact in the lives of patients and their families.

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 ventilator care.

Benefits

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