Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Requisition #: 70045
Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours)
Business Unit: Community Care Services
Shift: Days
Department: HHC LPN - Southfield
Weekends: Yes
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location Home Health Care - One Ford Place
Location (State/City): US-MI-Detroit
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.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of an LPN to provide direct patient/family care in the home, traveling at least 50-75 miles per day
- Performs basic therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures
- HHC office location is Southfield, but LPN could work in Wayne, Oakand or Macomb Counties.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited LPN nursing program
- Licensure by the State of MI as an LPN; NAPNES certification or successful completion of pharmacology exam
- At least 2 years clinical medical-surgical experience
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and health care personnel
- Must have reliable transportation and a telephone, possess a current State of MI driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record
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 #: 70045
Status: Full-Time with Full-Time Benefits (40 Hours)
Business Unit: Community Care Services
Shift: Days
Department: HHC LPN - Southfield
Weekends: Yes
Job Family: Nurses
Job Function: Nursing
Campus/Job Location Home Health Care - One Ford Place
Location (State/City): US-MI-Detroit
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.
Responsibilities
- Utilizes the knowledge and practical experiences of an LPN to provide direct patient/family care in the home, traveling at least 50-75 miles per day
- Performs basic therapeutic and preventative nursing procedures
- HHC office location is Southfield, but LPN could work in Wayne, Oakand or Macomb Counties.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited LPN nursing program
- Licensure by the State of MI as an LPN; NAPNES certification or successful completion of pharmacology exam
- At least 2 years clinical medical-surgical experience
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families and health care personnel
- Must have reliable transportation and a telephone, possess a current State of MI driver's license, and a satisfactory driving record
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.