Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute

Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute - Portage Pointe Job Type: Flex Position | 0.8 - 1.0 FTE or 64 - 80 hours/pp Schedule: 8-hour Night/Evening Shifts, Christmas Even Years, 1st/3rd Weekends Your experience matters UP Health System - Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diverse delivery network with healthcare facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Post Acute RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Portage Pointe is a long-term care facility with 60 beds to offer to the senior community and is known as the premier nursing home serving the entire Upper Peninsula. We are a certified Eden Alternative facility and take great pride in providing a home-like environment to residents. Portage Pointe is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), a member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and a member of the Healthcare Association of Michigan (HCAM). How you'll contribute A Post Acute RN who excels in this role: Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Nurtures, sustains, and protects each Elder by providing the services needed to live a full life. Incorporates the Eden Philosophy of living into every action undertaken throughout one's employment. Encourages each Elder to reach and maintain his/her maximum functional ability. Creates opportunities for the Elder to give care to others. Committed to the development of the staff, Elders, and families as collaborative team members. Teamwork is a prime responsibility for everyone. Performs other job duties as assigned. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well‑being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we're looking for Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's preferred). Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire) 1-2 Years Medical/Surgical Experience (Preferred) Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required More about UP Health System UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. EEOC Statement "UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.UP Health System - Marquetteis committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment." Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifepoint Health