Licensed Practical Nurse Homecare - Nursing - Home Care South

About the unit 

Corewell Health South Homecare provides the highest quality in-home care to those who need short-term assistance with daily life, activities, and specialized treatment modalities from infant to geriatric patients.  Homecare addresses a critical need for affordable community-based healthcare. We maintain a high star rating per CMS for the quality of care provided. Nurses are assigned to a specific territory that allows less driving and more meaningful interactions with patients. We offer flexible scheduling, training, and a rewarding career caring for patients where they want to be - IN THEIR HOME.

About Corewell Health South – Lakeland Hospitals 

The health system comprises three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, a regional cancer center, rehabilitation centers, two long-term care residences, home care and hospice services, and 34 affiliate physician practice locations. We provide both inpatient and outpatient medical services throughout Southwest Michigan.

Scope of work 

The LPN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The LPN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The LPN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning plan of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record.  

Qualifications 

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved nursing program
• LPN in State of Michigan
• Driver license in State of Michigan
• BLS within 90 days
• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination
• 1 year of relevant experience recent clinical experience in home health and/or other clinical setting

Preferred:

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

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How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Professional Building Meadowbrook - 2550 Meadowbrook Rd - Benton Harbor

Department Name

Nursing - Home Care South

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Every fourth weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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