License Practical Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Key Responsibilities

The Home Health Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for delivering direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role involves implementing the established plan of care, administering treatments and medications as prescribed, and supporting patients and families. The LPN/LVN collaborates closely with interdisciplinary team members to promote comfort, dignity, and quality of life, and to ensure that patient care outcomes are met in accordance with home health standards and regulatory guidelines.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State of Nursing Practice Act
• Implements plan of care indicated by the clinician
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care
• Assesses and provides patient and family/caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care
• Participates in coordination of home care services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, SLP) to the case manager or Clinical Supervisor
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development
• Performs other duties as assigned by the case manager or supervisor

• Graduate of an accredited practical nurse or vocational nursing program
• Current state license as an LPN/LVN
• 1+ years experience as a nurse in a clinical care setting
• Demonstrates the ability work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Solid clinical judgement and the ability to follow care plans accurately
• Calm, compassionate demeanor
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in home health or hospice preferred

Location

• Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
• Main Service Area: Lansing and surrounding

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Pay Range

$35—$38 USD

Background Screening

Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.