Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Per Diem (Flexible) — typically Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (day); may include occasional evenings and weekends as-needed

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide skilled Licensed Practical Nurse care during home visits with compassion and professionalism
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care thoroughly
• Perform focused assessments and report changes in patient condition to the care team
• Deliver patient and family education to support safe, effective home care
• Maintain infection control standards and complete required health screenings
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate personalized care plans
• Complete Trinity Specialty competency testing and required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Current LPN license (Licensed Practical Nurse) — Michigan licensure required or eligible
• BLS certification required
• Ability to pass License/Certificate Verification and Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing
• Meet health and screening requirements (Fit Test, 2-step PPD or IGRA, drug screen, MMR, Hep B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19, Influenza)
• Comfort working independently in patients' homes and managing documentation
• Home health experience preferred but new-to-home-health LPNs who meet requirements are encouraged to apply

Education

• LPN diploma, vocational certificate, or equivalent practical nursing education

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and basic nursing skills (vitals, wound care, med administration)
• Clear, compassionate patient and family communication
• Accurate documentation and time management for home visit workflows
• Familiarity with infection control best practices and home safety assessments
• Ability to follow care plans and collaborate with a remote interdisciplinary team
• Comfort completing competency testing and adhering to agency protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team environment where your skills and compassion are valued
• Flexible per diem scheduling so you can balance work and life
• Access to clinical resources and specialty competency support
• Opportunities to expand your home health experience and impact patients' lives

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Rapids, MI

Explore Grand Rapids between shifts: stroll the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, enjoy the lively downtown riverfront and local breweries, visit the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, walk or bike the Kent Trails and Millennium Park, and take quick weekend trips to Lake Michigan beaches like Grand Haven for a breath of fresh lake air.

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