Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Location: Kalamazoo Michigan
Description: Great Lakes Home Health Services Inc. is presently looking of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Michigan. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Home health and hospice care continues to be among the fastest growing segments of the health care industry. The need for highly skilled, passion! ate home health and hospice care professionals grows along with it. State-of-the-Heart Careers from Great Lakes Caring, is designed to offer health care professionals better opportunities for advancement, education, flexibility and authority in their fields of specialization.
At Great Lakes Caring, we understand that the recruitment and retention of dedicated health care professionals makes the delivery of superior quality home health and hospice possible. We value every member of the Great Lakes Caring family by offering you competitive benefits, greater career security, new areas for your professional growth and the opportunity to create treasured relationships with the very special patients they will care for.
JOB SUMMARY
Performs skilled nursing functions in accordance with federal, state and local laws and within the guidelines of his/her professional organization and agency. All functions shall be performed in accordance with the established poli! cies and practices and standards of care for Licensed Practica! l Nurse. The License Practical Nurse delivers care to clients as delegated by and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.
JOB DUTIES
Travel to patient homes and facilities
Follow care directions as listed in patient’s plan of care
Documentation of patient care, needs and progress
Educate and instruct Aides, caregivers and family members on patient’s care
Attend team conferences
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Complete required work on a daily basis.
Cope with work involving ill, disabled, and dying patients.
Sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently. (Must be able to lift 80-100lbs)
Move equipment and supplies necessary for job functions.
Read, speak and write English in order to fulfill job functions in an understandable way.
See/hear or use prosthetics that enable accomplishment of job.
Meet the health requirements of the agency.
May have possible exposure to infectious diseases.
Abide by all Physical safety and bloodborne pathogen protocol to minimize illness and/or injury.
Move, support and/or transfer patients as required to perform essential functions of position.
Caring for Our Own Family â€" AVAILABLE BENEFITS
Great Lakes Caring health care professionals are our most important and treasured asset. Without their caring, compassion and commitment to providing absolute superior quality health care services, we would not continue to succeed like we have. The road to better health care starts with a State-of-the-Heart work environment. Therefore, we place a great emphasis on providing resources and benefits that enhance the workplace and the work lives of our team members. These benefits include access to:
Health insurance plans
Flexible spending accountsâ€"medical and dependent
Dental plans
Retirement savings (401k)
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Life insurance
NURSECARâ„ company car program
T! ravel reimbursement
Mobile electronic devices
Disability insuranceâ€"short and long term
Regular bonuses
Paid time off
Recognition for exceptional performance
Annual awards program
Special company events and raffles
Send Us An Angel employee referral bonus program
Required Skills
Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal communication skills.
Required Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current State License as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Must have valid drivers license, r eliable transportation and automobile insurance coverage.
Preferably one (1) year experience in an acute care setting, or equivalent experience.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume! to Great Lakes Home Health Services Inc..
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This vacancy starts available on: Sat, 27 Apr 2013 07:43:39 GMT