LPN Home Care Grand Rapids Float

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Visiting Nurses Association in Grand Rapids, serving West-Central Michigan. Work flexible hours with a 40-hour week, days, and occasional weekends.

In home health, you’ll assess, plan, and implement patient care, educate families, and document outcomes. A sign-on bonus up to $10,000 is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• MI Driver's License required.
• MI LPN licensure required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collects and monitors patient data and coordinates with the RN/Provider.
• Provides direct patient care under RN/Provider direction and within policy.
• Informs patients and families about treatments, medications, and equipment.
• Documents care provided in patient records per guidelines.
• Communicates with patients and families to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains a clean work environment and reports equipment issues.
• Records chargeable items accurately as required.
• Participates in quality monitoring and upholds privacy and ethical standards.

Skills

Patient care

Communication with patients/families

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

MI Driver's License

MI Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BLS Certification (AHA/ARC)

Job description

Up to $10,000 in Sign on Bonus Incentives for Licensed LPN's who will be new to the LPN role for Corewell Health and meet eligibility requirements!

This position will service the Grand Rapids areas of Home Care.

Job Summary

Our Visiting Nurses Association is our Home Care Skilled Nursing Team for West-Central areas of Michigan. We offer flexible work schedules including working every 4th weekend, working every 3rd holiday and on call 1-2 days in a 6 week rotation. For experienced RNs this is an autonomous position that drives you to use all of your top nursing skills and critical thinking. Working in home health enables you to treat the patient in the comfort of their home, where patients are able to thrive and own their own health care. We create personalized assignments close to home that enable our nurses to visit between 5-7 patients per shift. From Ludington, to Baldwin, to Nunica and south through Kent County, Ottawa County and as far south as Gun Lake, our Corewell Health West, Visiting Nurses Team goes the distance to provide outstanding patient care

For more info on this skilled nursing service line, feel free to visit our links provided further into this posting.

This page of our website is very informative and also shows a coverage area map and short informative video.

http://https://www.spectrumhealth.org/services/at-home-care

#ContinuingCare

#HomeHealth

Scope of work

Under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Informs patients and families about treatments and medications being received, equipment being utilized, and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician. Documents care provided via computer/written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Collects and monitors assessment data and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician, consistent with policies and procedures, and unit based routines.
• Informs patients and families about treatments and medications being received, equipment being utilized, and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Documents care provided via computer/written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of service.
• Cleans patient's environment/work area/equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Documents patient chargeable items according to standards.
• Participates in selected quality monitoring activities under the direction of the RN / Mid-level Provider / Physician. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Recognizes appropriate and ethical behaviors and identifies resources for resolution as needed. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• MI Driver's License Required
• MI License Practical Nursing (LPN) required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Continuing Care - 1239 E Beltline Ave NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.