Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Acute

Lifepoint Health • Hancock, MI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System – Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, 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 Registered Nurse (RN)
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.

More about our team

Portage Pointe is a beautiful Eden Alternative home for 60 Elders from our
community. With 5 different homes, a Registered Nurse (RN) can have a positive
impact on the lives of Elders through supporting the CNA’s who provide direct
Eldercare and positively impacting the lives of Elders through the application
of critical thinking skills.

This unique environment enables nurses to provide the highest quality patient
care. Hone your physical assessment skills even further through providing direct
care to Elders by using the nursing process within the scope and standards of
practice in our long-term care unit. Because nurses lead the care team,
interested candidates must possess exemplary customer service fitting of our
high standards and environment of care. Joining our team will enable you to
support an environment that puts our Elders at ease while enhancing a culture
centered on the patient. Portage Pointe provides a positive, engaging culture
supporting growth of our employees both professionally and personally.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred).
• Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire)
• Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 Years Medical/Surgical Experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family.
• Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assist 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.
• Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclosure only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job.
• Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and sick time.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition 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: Associate degree