Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Post Acute

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

5h

About The Position

UP Health System - Portage is part of
Lifepoint Health
[https://lifepointhealth.net/locations], a diversified healthcare delivery
network with 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 LPN 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.

PortagePointe is a long-term care facility with 60 beds to offer 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. PortagePointe 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).

Requirements

• Applicants should have a state of Michigan LPN license and have graduated from an LPN or LVN Program.
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Nice To Haves

• One-year medical surgical experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed