Registered Nurse Bay - Hospice

McLaren Health Care; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a registered nurse to deliver full-time home health services within the Hospice department under supervision, providing skilled nursing care and patient education. The role includes initial assessments, care planning, and collaboration with physicians to support rehabilitation and comfort.

Day shift hours are 8:00am-4:30pm with a per diem schedule. Requires Michigan RN license; BSN preferred; prior med/surg or critical care experience preferred; valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program and licensed to practice in Michigan.
• One to two years of med/surg or critical care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Initiates and provides skilled nursing care and patient education in home health.
• Performs initial patient assessment and develops care plans with physician input.
• Delivers nursing care and coordinates with care team to meet treatment goals.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

RN License (Michigan)

BSN preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Implements the agency program of full-time professional nursing service to patients in their homes under the supervision of the Clinical Services Supervisor in accordance with agency standards and policies.

Department: Hospice

Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm

Shift: Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: Variable

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Initiates and provides medically prescribed skilled nursing care and/or health counseling that contributes to the treatment of the medical condition, achievement of the rehabilitation potential, and/or reduction of pain and other symptoms.
• Makes the initial visit to assess the patient’s physical and emotional status, needs, and resources through observation, interview and analysis of records.
• Prepares the nursing plan of care, in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment, based on problems identified in the nursing assessment and provides patient teaching using the Care Plan/Standard of Care.

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preference will be given to applicants with educational preparation appropriate to the immediate or long-range needs of the agency.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.
• Minimum of one to two years of med/surg, critical care or demonstrated experience in a specialty area.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of valid auto insurance, and maintain a driving record in accordance with McLaren’s corporate driving policy and eligibility guidelines.

Preferred

• Two years hospital experience.
• Experience in hospice or a certified home health agency.

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 26004095
• Daily Work Times: 8:00am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call: No
• Weekends: No