BestChoice Home Health Care - Contingent - Registered Nurse

Home Health Nurse

Henry Ford Health System, one of the largest and most comprehensive integrated U.S. health care systems, is a national leader in clinical care, research and education.

Excellent opportunities in home health nursing exist at multiple office branches to support home care in the communities surrounding the Tri County Areas (Wayne, Oakland and Macomb) immediate needs in all areas.

Positions offer a minimum of 24 hours per week, NO on-call duties, one weekend requirement each month.

We offer:

• One-on-one individualized care
• The ability to serve the community you live and work in
• Outstanding opportunities to learn and grow
• A collaborative work environment

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision of the nursing supervisor, utilizes the knowledge and application of nursing principles to provide direct patient care in the home.
• Assesses need for other allied health care services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, speech pathology and social work, to ensure an integrated home health care delivery system.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a registered nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification is required (BLS)
• Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a registered nurse required.
• Must have at least two years of recent hospital/hands on type of nursing experience post-graduation.
• Potential to float within your additional area of specialty, outside of Home Health Care
• Must have worked in a hands on type of position in the past 5 years using nursing skills.
• Prefer recent Home Health Care experience.
• The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and hospital personnel is required.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-ecomonic backgrounds.
• Must possess a current State of Michigan driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
• Must have reliable transportation and a telephone.
• Must be able to document on a computer and internet.
• Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients, if needed.