Licensed Practical Nurse - Float Pool

Maxim Healthcare Service

Location Akron, OH, 44311

Date Posted 17 April 2026

Job TypeOther

Salary: $35 / hourly

Job Description:

Must be Vent, Trach, G/J Tube comped, and have a desire to work with all skilled patients with acuity levels most common to our markets.
Must commit to and work a minimum 72 hours per quarter

Training hours do not count as hours worked. Only care hours would be considered for the 72 hours per quarter.
Understanding of policy in which falling short of the 72 hour quarterly minimum in consecutive quarters, will trigger a transition to non-float status

Must be willing to and complete work assignments in multiple home environments

Of the 72 hours per quarter, hours should be completed in at least 2 separate homes
Understanding of monthly maximum allowance of 100 hours in the same patient home

Must be willing to and complete work assignments in multiple home environments that include patients that they have not worked with in the recent quarter/month

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 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the state in which the nurse practices.
Current Health Certificate (per facility Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) contract or state regulation).
Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
Current BLS card.
One year prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience.

Maxim Benefits:

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

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare 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, Inc. ("Maxim") is an equal opportunity 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.