LPN Home Care Kentwood Wyoming

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The LPN Home Care position serves patients in the Kentwood and Wyoming areas as part of Corewell Health’s Visiting Nurses Association Home Care Skilled Nursing Team. Under the direction of an RN, mid-level provider, or physician, and in collaboration with other health care team members, the LPN contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The role provides direct patient care in patients’ homes and informs patients and families about treatments, medications, equipment, and related care activities in coordination with the supervising clinician. Care is documented in computer or written patient records according to guidelines.

The position is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with every fourth weekend worked. The posting also describes a home-care schedule that includes every third holiday and on-call coverage for 1–2 days in a six-week rotation. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 may be available to eligible licensed LPNs who are new to the LPN role at Corewell Health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan driver’s license.
• Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor assessment data, and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as delineated by the RN, mid-level provider, or physician.
• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN, mid-level provider, or physician, consistent with policies, procedures, and unit-based routines.
• Inform patients and families about treatments and medications, equipment being used, and related activities in coordination with the supervising clinician.
• Document care provided in computer or written patient records in a manner consistent with guidelines.
• Greet and communicate with patients and families in a caring and respectful manner.
• Communicate and collaborate with other health care team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Clean the patient’s environment, work area, and equipment, and report equipment malfunctions to the appropriate personnel.
• Document patient-chargeable items according to standards.
• Participate in selected quality-monitoring activities under the direction of the RN, mid-level provider, or physician.
• Demonstrate ethical behavior and identify resources for addressing ethical concerns as needed.
• Advocate for the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient, staff, and organizational data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus incentives for eligible licensed LPNs who are new to the LPN role at Corewell Health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED