Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Health Care

Henry Ford Health; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Home Health Care in Michigan. This full-time role works under RN supervision to deliver nursing care, collaborate with care teams, and apply clinical skills in a home setting.

Required to be in or have completed an accredited LPN program, with basic computer skills and strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities. Michigan LPN license or license within 90 days of hire, plus current BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a RN or provider, the LPN provides nursing care.
• Collaborates with health care teams to implement the nursing care plan.
• Demonstrates clinical competence.

Education

LPN program 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