LPN Intake and Triage Hospice

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a continuing care LPN with Corewell Health, you provide patient care under the direction of an RN, mid-level Provider, or Physician. You are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, and contribute to the care of patients and their families. The role is in Nursing - Hospice West at the Continuing Care site in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is full-time, scheduled for 40 hours per week, with day-shift hours of 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on variable days and every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved nursing program.
• Successful completion of a competency-based orientation program.
• Michigan Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license upon hire.
• Michigan driver's license upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect and monitor assessment data, and report patients’ and families’ physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual needs in coordination with and as directed 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, medications, equipment, and related activities, as appropriate and in coordination with the RN, mid-level Provider, or Physician.
• Document care in computer or written patient records in accordance with guidelines.
• Greet and communicate with patients and families with care and respect.
• Communicate and collaborate with healthcare 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 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 appropriate resources when ethical concerns arise.
• 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 deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection.
• Optional home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

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