What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Nurse (RN/LPN) position at Centria Healthcare?
Private Duty Nurse (RN/LPN) – 24/7 Care – Kalamazoo, MI
Location: Kalamazoo, MI
Start Date: Early March
Shifts: Full-time, Part-time, and PRN shifts available (24/7 coverage needed)
We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide private duty nursing for a kind and soft-spoken woman transitioning home from Mary Freebed to her residence in Kalamazoo. She requires 24/7 skilled nursing care along with 24/7 attendant care, with an aide on shift alongside the nurse for additional support.
About the Client:
- A kind and gentle individual looking forward to returning home
- Recently celebrated her birthday with her favorite – German Chocolate Cake!
- Excited for the next chapter in her recovery journey
Responsibilities:
- Provide skilled nursing care in a home setting
- Monitor and manage medical needs, medications, and therapies
- Work collaboratively with a dedicated aide on shift
- Ensure comfort, dignity, and safety in her home environment
- Communicate with family and medical professionals as needed
Qualifications:
- Active RN or LPN license in Michigan
- Experience in home health, private duty nursing, or rehabilitation care preferred
- Strong clinical skills, including medication management, wound care, and mobility assistance
- Ability to provide compassionate, patient-centered care
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling – multiple shifts available
- Supportive team environment with aide assistance
New to home care... no worries. We have people invested in your success with PAID training.
A healthy work life balance is considered in the structure of our organization, and providing 1 on 1 care promotes this value. We want our clients and staff healthy and happy. We love what we do and have a high expectation of service and understand that our employees are our greatest asset.
Nurse Centric Scheduling
We understand that our team of nurses have increasingly busy schedules and we want to do our best to prioritize YOU. With our new culture of nurse centric scheduling at Centria Healthcare, there are no mandated shifts and we are incredibly flexible with your traveling needs. Our nurses also work with our families to create personalized schedules in a way that works for all involved.
Responsibilities
- Perform duties outlined in patient's plan of care
- TBI SCI rehabilitation
- Adult/ Pediatrics
- Ventilator and Tracheotomy care (Training Provided)
- Gastrostomy tube care (Training Provided)
- Dispensing medications
- Observe client's physical, mental and emotional conditions.
- Report any changes
- Document observed changes
- Communicates effectively with Clinical team to increase optimal outcomes
- Maintains professional nature within the home setting
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to utilize computers/tablets and computer software
- Current state license as an RN or LPN
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Current negative TB skin test or negative chest X-ray
- CPR certified
Benefits to choosing Centria:
Healthcare benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
Additional benefits offered:
- Sick Pay
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Virtual Orientation
- Electronic charting
- Dedicated staffing specialists
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Referral bonus
- COVID supply support
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 24/7 On Call support
- Highest quality metrics in the industry
- Opportunities for advancement within the organization
Apply today and join our incredible team!!!
All applicants receive consideration of employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $28.00 - $45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $45
