LPN Homecare - Benton Harbor, United States - Corewell Health

Description

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

Under the direction of the RN / Mid-level Provider / Physician and in collaboration with other members of the health care team, contributes to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

Qualifications

• Associates in Nursing required
• Bachelors in Nursing within 5 years required
• 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.
• MI Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required
• 1 year of relevant experience recent clinical experience in home health and/or other clinical setting required

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Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 50 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs

:
Occasionally
up to 25 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs

:
Occasionally
up to 20 lbs

• Sitting

:
Occasionally

• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing

:
Occasionally

• Forward Bend - Sitting

:
Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation - Standing

:
Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting

:
Occasionally

• Squat: Seldom
• Stair Climbing: Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
• Driving: Frequently
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below

:
Occasionally

• Handling

:
Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs

:
Occasionally

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs

:
Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity 1

[None = No; Seldom = Yes]:
Seldom

Primary Location

SITE - Professional Building Meadowbrook Meadowbrook Rd - Benton Harbor

Department Name

SN Skilled Nursing - Benton Harbor

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.

m. to 4:
30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.

We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.

We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

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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