Private Duty Nursing

Maxim Healthcare has an ALS patient in need of skilled nursing support for Vent and Trach. Previous vent and trach experience preferred. This patient lives within the Pueblo West area (zip 81007), and requests continuous care day and night.

Pay Range:

$55-$70 / per hour

Night shift differential

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
• Other Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) duties as assigned.

Perks to Home Health with Maxim include:

• Competitive Compensation & Weekly Paychecks
• In lab and in home training/ refreshers
• Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings Plan

Requirements:

• Active Nursing License (RN/ LPN) for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Valid Colorado State ID and valid Social Security Card.
• TB screening and/or x-ray required.
• Current BLS card.
• One-year prior (RN/ LPN) experience preferred but not required

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