LPN Home Care Holland Zeeland

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Up to $7,500 in Sign on Bonus Incentives for Licensed LPN's who will be new to the LPN role for Corewell Health and meet eligibility requirements!

This position will service the Holland and Zeeland areas of Home Care.

Job Summary

Our Visiting Nurses Association is our Home Care Skilled Nursing Team for West-Central areas of Michigan. We offer flexible work schedules including working every 4th weekend, working every 3rd holiday and on call 1-2 days in a 6 week rotation. For experienced LPN's this is an autonomous position that drives you to use all of your top nursing skills and critical thinking. Working in home health enables you to treat the patient in the comfort of their home, where patients are able to thrive and own their own health care. We create personalized assignments close to home that enable our nurses to visit between 5-7 patients per shift. From Ludington, to Baldwin, to Nunica and south through Kent County, Ottawa County and as far south as Gun Lake, our Corewell Health West, Visiting Nurses Team goes the distance to provide outstanding patient care.

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Scope Of Work

Under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Informs patients and families about treatments and medications being received, equipment being utilized, and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician. Documents care provided via computer/written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Collects and monitors assessment data and reports physiological, psychological, sociocultural and spiritual needs of patients and families in coordination with and as delineated by the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Provides direct patient care under the direction of the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician, consistent with policies and procedures, and unit based routines.
• Informs patients and families about treatments and medications being received, equipment being utilized, and other related activities as appropriate, in coordination with the RN/Mid-level Provider/Physician.
• Documents care provided via computer/written patient record in a manner consistent with guidelines.
• Greets and communicates with patients and families in a manner consistent with caring and respect. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of service.
• Cleans patient's environment/work area/equipment and communicates any equipment malfunctions to appropriate department/unit personnel.
• Documents patient chargeable items according to standards.
• Participates in selected quality monitoring activities under the direction of the RN / Mid-level Provider / Physician. Demonstrates a high standard of moral and ethical behavior. Recognizes appropriate and ethical behaviors and identifies resources for resolution as needed. Advocates for privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff and organization data.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• MI Driver's License Required
• MI License Practical Nursing (LPN) required
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days

How Corewell Health Cares For You

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status