Home Health Nurse- LPN/ RN

Centria Autism; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

24/7 clinical support

Career advancement opportunities

Sick Time

Job summary

Centria Healthcare is seeking a compassionate nurse to provide 1:1 care for an 85-year-old female with complex medical needs in a family home in Michigan. The role requires managing trach care, catheter care, and total care with clear communication with a large, involved family.

Full-time and part-time shifts are available, with day, night, and weekend options. Comprehensive benefits, paid training, 24/7 clinical support, and opportunities for career advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in Michigan.
• Home care or private duty experience preferred.
• Trach/vent experience is a plus and training is provided.
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care (trach/vent care, medication administration, catheter care).
• Monitor and document patient condition and vital signs.
• Assist with daily living activities (ADLs).
• Communicate with families and care teams.
• Maintain safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking

Private duty/home care experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled nurse to provide 1-on-1 care for a female patient with complex medical needs in a warm, family-oriented home environment. The patient is a beloved matriarch of a large, supportive family and requires a dedicated nurse to manage multi-system health challenges. This is a highly desirable case with an incredibly supportive, close-knit family in a beautiful, smoke-free, pet-free home. This family has been together for 68 years, has 11 children (plus 2 adopted), and provides exceptional support t o the nurses in their home. A caregiver is also present for her husband, a Korean War veteran.

The Clinical Details

• Patient: 85-year-old female.
• Care Needs: Trach care, indwelling catheter management, and total care (non-weight bearing).
• Medical Profile: History of stroke/TIAs, Type II Diabetes (insulin-dependent), bilateral foot drop, and oxygen PRN.
• Environment: A high-support home with a very involved family. She is hard of hearing (uses hearing aids), so a patient and clear communicator is a must.

Clinical Needs

Trach care, total care (non-weight-bearing), indwelling catheter, oxygen PRN, Type II diabetes with insulin, bilateral foot drop, diabetic neuropathy, chronic UTIs, history of stroke and TIAs.

Available Shifts

• Days: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Thursdays).
• Nights: 8:00 PM – 8:00 AM (Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Every Other Friday/Saturday).

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care (trach/vent care, medication administration, catheter care)
• Monitor and document patient condition and vital signs
• Assist with daily living activities (ADLs)
• Communicate with families and care teams
• Maintain safe, high-quality, patient-centered care

Schedule & Pay

• Full-time and part-time shifts available
• Day, night, and weekend shifts
• Weekly pay + optional daily pay
• Competitive pay based on experience

Why Work at Centria?

• 1:1 Patient Care
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid training and shadow shifts
• 24/7 clinical support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Health benefits and Sick Time for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license in the state of Michigan
• Home care or private duty experience preferred (not required)
• Trach/vent experience a plus (training provided)
• Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Patient Population

• Pediatrics (birth–21 years)
• Adults with complex medical needs

About Centria Healthcare

Centria Healthcare is a Michigan-based home healthcare provider specializing in private duty nursing, complex pediatric care, and catastrophic injury services.