LPN/LVN Novice Nurse

Location: Bakersfield, Taft, Wasco, Shafter, McFarland, Delano, Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi

Maxim Healthcare Services is seeking a Novice Nurse –Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (< 12 months of experience) for FULL TIME WORK. FULL TIME ONLY (40 hours per week)

The Novice Nurse Training Program at Maxim Healthcare Services is designed to provide a unique training opportunity for new grad LPN/LVNs, and those with less than one year of experience. You'll partner with an experienced Maxim nurse who will provide real-time feedback, training opportunities, and mentorship.

Within this program, you will be gaining hands-on experience by working 1-on-1 with a patient within the home setting. You will have the opportunity to learn direct patient care, vent/trach/g-tube management, and critical thinking skills with the 24/7 support of the clinical supervising team.

Rewards:

• Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate patient/client care and/or contracted services
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed, as well as, monitors and documents effectiveness of intervention and progress toward established goals
• Intervenes as applicable to changes in condition and reports such changes to appropriate supervisor and/or physician
• Documents all physician collaboration/coordination of care in the medical record and communicates this information as needed
• Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment including universal precautions

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Active LPN/LVN License
• Current CPR
• PPD or chest X-Ray if applicable

Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program