Registered Nurse, Post Acute at Lifepoint Health

Hancock, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Documentation, Patient Advocacy, Education, Assessment Skills, Customer Service, Activities of Daily Living, Care Coordination, Privacy Maintenance, Elder Care, Team Leadership, Communication, Compassion, Emotional Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Portage Pointe (Post Acute Care) Flex Position | 0.8 – 1.0 FTE (64 - 80 hours/pp) | 8-hour Evening/Night Shifts | 1st and 3rd Weekends and Christmas Odd Years Your experience matters UP Health System – Portage is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Portage Pointe is a beautiful Eden Alternative home for 60 Elders from our community. With 5 different homes, a Registered Nurse (RN) can have a positive impact on the lives of Elders through supporting the CNA’s who provide direct Eldercare and positively impacting the lives of Elders through the application of critical thinking skills. This unique environment enables nurses to provide the highest quality patient care. Hone your physical assessment skills even further through providing direct care to Elders by using the nursing process within the scope and standards of practice in our long-term care unit. Because nurses lead the care team, interested candidates must possess exemplary customer service fitting of our high standards and environment of care. Joining our team will enable you to support an environment that puts our Elders at ease while enhancing a culture centered on the patient. Portage Pointe provides a positive, engaging culture supporting growth of our employees both professionally and personally. How you will contribute A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role: Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family. Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices. Documents patient care given. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information. Use and disclosure only that information which is necessary to perform the function of the job. Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage — with medical plans starting at just $8 per pay period — tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, or a medical opt-out payment, and more. Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave, paid time off and sick time. Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we are looking for Applicants should have a current Michigan RN license and possess an associate degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred). Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire) 1-2 Years Medical/Surgical Experience Preferred Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required More about UP Health System UP Health System - Portage is a 36-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan for over 128 years. We are proud to be recognized as an Accredited Chest Pain Center, Silver Plus Award for Stroke Care, Highest Safety Grade by the Leapfrog Group and a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. EEOC Statement UP Health System – Portage an Equal Opportunity Employer. UPHS - Portage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse develops and implements patient-focused nursing care plans in collaboration with patients and families, while monitoring and documenting patient conditions. They also assist with daily living activities and provide education to patients and families.