Job Details

ID #46123170
State Pennsylvania
City Reading
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Maxim Healthcare Services
Showed 2022-09-30
Date 2022-10-01
Deadline 2022-11-29
Category Et cetera
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Nursing Positions - Pediatric/Adult

Pennsylvania, Reading, 19601 Reading USA

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The Licensed Practical/Vocational Pediatric nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and delivery of patient care in a pediatric setting. In pediatric settings, LPN/LVNs care specifically for children and adolescents. Responsibilities: Takes and records vital signs of pediatric patients

Prepares and gives injections and enemas; monitors catheters

Assists patients with bathing, dressing, and other personal hygiene

One on one position with special needs pediatric patient in a classroom/facility setting. May require working with Tracheotomy and/or G-tube

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care

Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

Collects, analyzes and interprets data and information from healthcare members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.

Plans for expected outcomes of care for those patients assigned

Performs interventions according to priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

Uses clinical judgment in evaluating activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

Promotes interpersonal relations with patient/family/significant others; hospital healthcare co-workers; and physicians

Uses effective communication skills with all contacts while being objective and sensitive

Communicates pertinent information about patient, nursing unit, and activities as appropriate

Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

Qualifications:

Current nursing license within the state of assignment

Minimum of one year maternal child health acute clinical experience within the last three years preferred

Current BLS Card

Current PALS Card (per client and / or state requirements)

Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

Knowledge in pediatric pharmacology

Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisor, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language may be required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

About Maxim Healthcare Services

Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed. Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.#homecare

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