Mercy Home Health - Grand Rapids LPN
Location: TBD, MI
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Per Diem / PD Pool, variable shifts (day, evening, night), schedule varies
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 compassionate, skilled nursing care to home health patients as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Administer medications, perform wound care, and follow established care plans safely and accurately
- Perform BLS-level patient assessments and intervene appropriately for changes in condition
- Document patient status, visits, and clinical findings clearly and promptly in the chart
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medications, and home safety
- Coordinate with RNs, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to ensure seamless care
- Complete Trinity specialty competency testing and participate in required training
- Adhere to infection control, immunization, and fit test requirements to keep patients and staff safe
Qualifications
- Active LPN license in Michigan (or eligible to obtain prior to start)
- Current BLS certification
- Successful License/Certificate Verification required
- Willingness to complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing
- Ability to pass required health screenings: Fit Test, 2-step PPD or IGRA, Trinity 10-panel drug screen, respirator evaluation
- Up-to-date immunizations/documentation: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap, COVID-19 vaccine, Influenza vaccine
- Reliable transportation and ability to travel within assigned home health territory
Education
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential from an accredited program; current Michigan LPN license preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical skills in home health nursing and patient-centered care
- Comfortable with medication administration and wound care procedures
- Excellent communication and caregiver teaching abilities
- Good time management and ability to prioritize caseloads
- Familiarity with electronic documentation and care coordination
- Ability to work independently in patients' homes while following agency protocols
Benefits
- Flexible per diem schedule that fits your life — pick the shifts you want and work when it makes sense
- Supportive home health team with preceptorship and mentorship opportunities
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required competency testing
- Paid time to complete mandatory health screenings and onboarding
- Opportunities to expand your clinical skills in wound care, meds management, and patient education
- A workplace that values your safety with required fit testing and respirator evaluations
- Access to continuing education and specialty competency resources
- A respectful, patient-centered culture where your care truly matters
Travel Perks: Explore TBD, MI
Grand Rapids is a great base for adventures: explore the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, visit the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, enjoy the lively downtown brewery and dining scene, stroll along the Grand River, or take quick weekend trips to Lake Michigan beaches such as Holland and Muskegon. Outdoor lovers can hike Millennium Park or bike local trails, and art fans will enjoy the Grand Rapids Art Museum and frequent local festivals.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Mercy Home Health - Grand Rapids LPN? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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