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Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice Home Care - 40 Hours - Days
$2,500 Sign-on/retention Bonus
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: Days
General Summary
Under the supervision of the registered nurse, utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient/family care in the home. Performs basic therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures. Over the IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate.
Pluses:
- Over IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate
- Flexible work schedules
- Great work life balance
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Our Culture:
Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. This speaks to our culture. You can expect an environment where:
- You're not just another employee, you are a part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and helping each other succeed.
- Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.
- Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are considered in all our decisions and are the key reasons that we are nationally recognized as a top diversity employer. Modern Healthcare named Henry Ford Health a top diversity leader.
- Our department functions like a family
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Successful completion of a licensed practical nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing.
- A minimum of one (1) year hands on clinical LPN experience required; prior home health care experience preferred.
- The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and health care personnel.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Must have reliable transportation; possess a current State of Michigan driver's license; and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients, if needed.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
- NAPNES certification or successful completion of pharmacology exam.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250 sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
$2,500 Sign-on/retention Bonus
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
Shift: Days
General Summary
Under the supervision of the registered nurse, utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient/family care in the home. Performs basic therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures. Over the IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate.
Pluses:
- Over IRS Mileage Reimbursement rate
- Flexible work schedules
- Great work life balance
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Our Culture:
Our average tenure of employees is 7 years. This speaks to our culture. You can expect an environment where:
- You're not just another employee, you are a part of a community of experts dedicated to helping our patients and helping each other succeed.
- Over 97% of our clinicians feel that they are doing meaningful work and that their leader cares about them.
- Everyone is welcome. Diversity and inclusion are considered in all our decisions and are the key reasons that we are nationally recognized as a top diversity employer. Modern Healthcare named Henry Ford Health a top diversity leader.
- Our department functions like a family
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Successful completion of a licensed practical nursing program accredited by the National League of Nursing.
- A minimum of one (1) year hands on clinical LPN experience required; prior home health care experience preferred.
- The ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and health care personnel.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills required in order to interact effectively with individuals from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Must have reliable transportation; possess a current State of Michigan driver's license; and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Must be able to lift, carry, transport and move clients, if needed.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Current licensure by the State of Michigan as a licensed practical nurse (LPN).
- NAPNES certification or successful completion of pharmacology exam.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Under the leadership of President and CEO Robert G. Riney, Henry Ford Health is a
$6 billion integrated health system comprised of six hospitals, a health plan, and 250 sites
including medical centers, walk-in and urgent care clinics, pharmacy, eye care facilities and
other healthcare retail. Established in 1915 by auto industry pioneer Henry Ford, the health system
now has 32,000 employees and remains home to the 1,900-member Henry Ford Medical Group, one
of the nation's oldest physician groups. An additional 2,200 physicians are also affiliated with the
health system through the Henry Ford Physician Network. Henry Ford is also one of the region's
major academic medical centers, receiving between $90-$100 million in annual research funding and
remaining Michigan's fourth largest NIH-funded institution. Also an active participant in medical
education and training, the health system has trained nearly 40% of physicians currently practicing
in the state and also provides education and training for other health professionals including nurses,
pharmacists, radiology and respiratory technicians. visitHenryFord.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or
making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry
Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice
Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are
dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance
and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an
employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program
(Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is
committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,
weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,
or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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