Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Care

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our home health care team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to deliver skilled nursing services in patients' homes under RN supervision, collaborating with care teams to implement care plans and demonstrate clinical competence.

The ideal candidate is currently in the final semester or has graduated from an accredited LPN program, with strong communication, problem-solving, and basic computer skills, and

Qualifications

• Currently in last semester of or graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve in patient care.
• Critical thinking and judgment for patient care delivery.
• Knowledge about care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a RN or provider, perform nursing care.
• Collaborate with health care teams to implement the nursing care plan.
• Demonstrate clinical competence in daily nursing tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Clinical knowledge (neonatal to geriat

Basic computer skills

Education

LPN program (completed or near completion)

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Care

• Full-time

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

General Summary

Under the supervision of a RN or provider, the LPN uses sound nursing judgment in the provision of nursing care. Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services. Collaborates with health care teams to implement the nursing care plan. Demonstrates clinical competence.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Currently in last semester of or graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to problem-solve.
• Critical thinking skills and judgment necessary in the delivery of patient care.
• Knowledge about the care of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Basic computer knowledge.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

• MI LPN License or if graduate nurse, LPN License within 90 days of hire Current BLS or obtained during Patient Care Orientation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• LPN experience

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