RN; PER DIEM HOME CARE | UM Health-Sparrow

Position: RN (PER DIEM) HOME CARE | UM HEALTH-SPARROW - No Experience Required
Description:

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Location:

Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

The Home Care Nurse provides direct nursing care, treatment, and health instructions to patients in their homes.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

* Assess patient's condition and initiates appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established policies, physician orders and according to patient centered goals.

* In collaboration with the patient's physician and patient, develops and implements a plan of care based upon the assessment of the patient.

* Observes, assesses, and reports to physician and other assigned personnel signs and symptoms of disease process, changes in the patient's physical and/or emotional condition, and patient's response to the therapeutic regime.

* Demonstrates, teaches, and supervises the patient, family members, and/or caregivers in patient care and treatment procedures.

* Evaluates the patient's response to care, updates physician and other pertinent caregivers, and reassesses on an ongoing basis the condition and needs of the patient.

* Completes required documentation according to agency policy.

* Supervises Agency Ancillary staff such as HHA and LPN, including preparing a Home Health Aide Care Plan and monitors both Home Health Aide Care Plan and Nursing Care Plan implementation.

* Maintains equipment, supplies, and environment in a safe manner.

* Maintains knowledge of current trends in nursing and home care.

* As an RN Case Manager, assures communication of patient's plan of care is carried out and goals are appropriate for patient's condition and visit plan is effective.

* Maintains professional standards, compliance with State, Federal (CMS conditions of participation), and Joint Commission regulations, and infection control protocol by participating in in-services, staff meetings, process improvement teams, continuing education seminars when available, and adhering to the SHC expectations - standards of care guidelines.

Job Requirements

General Requirements
• Current RN license in the State of Michigan
• Valid Driver's License
• Proof of Auto Insurance
• Active American Heart Association BLS Certification upon hire Work Experience
• No Experience Required. Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years' experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility Education
• Must be a graduate from a school of Nursing Specialized Knowledge and

Skills Required:

• Excellent assessment skills
• Demonstrated ability exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to effectively and appropriately communicate with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated understanding of public health principles and practices
• Demonstrated ability to document and assemble data in proper format
• Ability to enter/exit patient homes that may/may not be handicap accessible
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job Preferred:
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Recent experience in home care or public health

* Day Shift

* Flexible Scheduling

* Every 5th Weekend Rotation with Compensatory Days Off

* New Grad Eligibility (Per Diem positions require a minimum of 1 year RN experience in acute care, long-term care, or home care OR 2 years' experience as an LPN or CNA in a Long Term Care Facility

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Location:

Sparrow Home Care

Activation Date:
Friday, April 24, 2026

Expiration Date:
Saturday, August 1, 2026

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