LPN-Extended Care (Southfield)
Requisition #: 81168
Status: Contingent
Business Unit: Community Care Services
Shift: Rotating
Department: EXTENDED CARE - LPN
Weekends: No
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location Home Health Care - Southfield
Location (State/City): US-MI-Southfield
Overview
Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!
Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 32 primary care centers and many other health-related entities throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.
HOME HEALTH CARE- EXTENDED CARE OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Extended Care private-duty services provide individualized care for clients in the home or facility setting. Services range from pediatric to geriatric and provide long or short term care - from basic personal hygiene and housekeeping assistance provided by a nurse aide to specialized care requiring the skills of a licensed nurse or therapist. Respite care, companionship services, errand services and worksite health programs, including flu immunizations and hepatitis B vaccines, are also offered.
Private duty services are also available for clients in facility settings such as hospitals, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. Many individuals find this aspect of the service helpful to ensure that full comfort measures and safety needs of the client are met.
To learn more, visit HenryFord.com or http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=37094
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision from the Registered Nurse, utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient/family care in the home, facility, or school.
- LPN collects data and collaborates observations to the R.N. and participates in the development of the plan of care.
- Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services.
- Responsible for the skillful performance of nursing procedures.
- Collaborates with the R.N. in the implementation of the nursing plan of care and physician's
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Requires graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, current licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Michigan,
NAPNES certified
Minimum of 1 year previous LPN experience.
Must have reliable transportation and a telephone, a valid State of MI driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills , history, good work ethics practice and customer -focus behaviors
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 1 year experience in private duty or home care
Pediatric experience a plus (for school placement)
Current BLS
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Requisition #: 81168
Status: Contingent
Business Unit: Community Care Services
Shift: Rotating
Department: EXTENDED CARE - LPN
Weekends: No
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location Home Health Care - Southfield
Location (State/City): US-MI-Southfield
Overview
Our health system thrives on teamwork, and we know our employees achieve the greatest results when they are working together for a common goal - to provide care for our patients. If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment then we have a job for you!
Henry Ford Health System is one of the country's largest health care systems and a national leader in clinical care, research and education. Our system includes the 1,200-member Henry Ford Medical Group, six hospitals, Health Alliance Plan, 32 primary care centers and many other health-related entities throughout Southeast Michigan. Founded in 1915 by auto pioneer Henry Ford, we continue to be committed to improving the health and well-being of a diverse Michigan community. In 2009 alone, Henry Ford Health System provided more than $173 million in uncompensated care. Henry Ford also is a major economic driver in Michigan and employs more than 23,000. Our health system is led by CEO Nancy Schlichting.
HOME HEALTH CARE- EXTENDED CARE OVERVIEW:
Henry Ford Extended Care private-duty services provide individualized care for clients in the home or facility setting. Services range from pediatric to geriatric and provide long or short term care - from basic personal hygiene and housekeeping assistance provided by a nurse aide to specialized care requiring the skills of a licensed nurse or therapist. Respite care, companionship services, errand services and worksite health programs, including flu immunizations and hepatitis B vaccines, are also offered.
Private duty services are also available for clients in facility settings such as hospitals, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. Many individuals find this aspect of the service helpful to ensure that full comfort measures and safety needs of the client are met.
To learn more, visit HenryFord.com or http://www.henryford.com/body.cfm?id=37094
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision from the Registered Nurse, utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of a licensed practical nurse to provide direct patient/family care in the home, facility, or school.
- LPN collects data and collaborates observations to the R.N. and participates in the development of the plan of care.
- Performs a variety of both technical and routine nursing services.
- Responsible for the skillful performance of nursing procedures.
- Collaborates with the R.N. in the implementation of the nursing plan of care and physician's
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Requires graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing, current licensure as a practical nurse in the state of Michigan,
NAPNES certified
Minimum of 1 year previous LPN experience.
Must have reliable transportation and a telephone, a valid State of MI driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must exhibit excellent interpersonal skills , history, good work ethics practice and customer -focus behaviors
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 1 year experience in private duty or home care
Pediatric experience a plus (for school placement)
Current BLS
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
Henry Ford Health System is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, weight/height, marital status, familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.