Registered Nurse (or LPN) - Ada, MI
About The Position
Essential Functions: Assess patient health status in the home environment Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in adherence to provider orders Monitor vital signs and symptoms to track progress or identify complications Educate patients and families on managing conditions, medications, and safety at home Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other providers Document care provided and update electronic health records (EHRs) accurately Ensure safety and infection control in the home setting Support patients’ independence and comfort in alignment with care goals Qualifications Required: Education: Graduation from an accredited nursing program Licensure: Active and unrestricted State of Michigan license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Active and unrestricted State of Michigan issued Registered Nurse License. Experience: Minimum of 2 years providing care as a nurse in applicable area Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of employment. Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to provide hands-on patient care in the home environment. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting patients with mobility. The role involves safely lifting, positioning, and transferring patients between bed, chair, and other locations, as well as providing support in the restroom and during other activities of daily living. Employees must use proper body mechanics and safety techniques at all times, and may be required to operate medical equipment. Visual and auditory acuity is necessary for patient assessment and communication. In addition to hands-on patient care, the below physical requirements must be met: Ability to communicate verbally Fully functional vision is required (prescription lenses or contacts are acceptable) Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally Ability to operate a computer and other standard office or clinical tools Reliable transportation for occasional travel. The employee will not be responsible for transporting a client. Changing business conditions may trigger changes to physical requirements
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Active and unrestricted State of Michigan license as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Active and unrestricted State of Michigan issued Registered Nurse License.
- Minimum of 2 years providing care as a nurse in applicable area
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to communicate verbally
- Fully functional vision is required (prescription lenses or contacts are acceptable)
- Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking
- Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Ability to operate a computer and other standard office or clinical tools
- Reliable transportation for occasional travel. The employee will not be responsible for transporting a client.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient health status in the home environment
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed in adherence to provider orders
- Monitor vital signs and symptoms to track progress or identify complications
- Educate patients and families on managing conditions, medications, and safety at home
- Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, and other providers
- Document care provided and update electronic health records (EHRs) accurately
- Ensure safety and infection control in the home setting
- Support patients’ independence and comfort in alignment with care goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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