Registered Nurse Lansing - Hospice

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to implement full-time nursing services for patients in their homes. You will provide skilled nursing care, assess patients' needs, and develop nursing care plans according to physician directives.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school with a valid RN license in Michigan. Experience in med/surg or critical care is preferred. This position requires a commitment to patient care and involves weekend and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide medically prescribed skilled nursing care to patients at home.
• Assess patient's physical and emotional status.
• Prepare nursing plan of care based on assessment.

Skills

Skilled nursing care

Health counseling

Patient assessment

Care planning

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Current license as Registered Nurse in Michigan

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.

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.
• Current Michigan driver’s license and proof of valid automobile insurance.

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: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26003569
• Daily Work Times: 8am-4:30pm
• Hours Per Pay Period: 80
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes