LPN - Rehab / LTC Facility

Healthcare Support Staffing; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable company with a proven track record

Competitive compensation

Job summary

A reputable healthcare staffing firm is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The LPN will be responsible for patient assessment, implementing care plans, and supervising support staff. Candidates should have close to a year of LPN experience and an active Michigan LPN license. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and the chance to work in a stable environment focused on patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• At least or close to 1 year of experience as an LPN.
• Must have active MI LPN license.
• Solid Navy Blue Scrubs required (no reimbursement).

Responsibilities

• Collect data for patient assessment and care planning.
• Implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient responses.
• Participate in patient teaching and assist with discharge planning.
• Supervise CNA's and support staff while providing direct care.
• Act as resident advocate focusing on the facility's mission.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Patient teaching

Care coordination

Resident advocacy

Job description

A non‑profit system of care dedicated to improving the health of the families and individuals. With corporate offices located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and services that cover the entire state, Spectrum Health provides high quality, high value care to millions of individuals.
Our mission is to improve the health of the communities we serve.
Our vision is for Spectrum Health will be the national leader for health by 2020.
Our employees live our values of Excellence. Integrity. Compassion, Teamwork and Respect.
We are the largest employer in West Michigan.
Specialties: Level One Trauma Center, Cardiovascular, Pediatrics, Oncology

Job Description

Company Job Description/ Day to Day Duties:

Summary:

• The Licensed Practical Nurse is a licensed nurse responsible for collection of data to be used in patient assessment, contribution of patient information to be used in planning patient care, implementation of nursing interventions listed in the plan of care, and evalution of patient responses to nursing interventions.
• The LPN also participates in patient teaching, discharge planning, rehab, and assists with coordination of other activities of ancillary nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice and the established policies and procedures of the hospital.
• Collects data, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for ensuring continuity of care of the residents between shifts by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNA's and support staff members. Participates in resident and family teaching.
• Maintains role as resident advocate with a focus on the facility's mission.

Information about Hospital:122,600 square foot facility. There are 165 beds including 77 beds dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation and 88 beds for long‑term care. The facility contains new rehabilitation gyms with state‑of‑the‑art rehabilitation equipment. In addition, an Activities of Daily Living apartment gives residents the chance to practice their routines before they return home. Modern living and dining areas are designed to offer space for residents to engage with one another.

Qualifications

• At least or close to 1 year of experience as an LPN
• Must have active MI LPN license
• Solid Navy Blue Scrubs required (no reimbursement)

Additional Information

Advantages of this Opportunity:

• Stable Company and Proven Track Record
• Competitive Compensation

Why You Should Work For Us:

HealthCare Support, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry‑leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non‑clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long‑lasting and rewarding career!