Registered Nurse (RN) Post Acute

Portage Pointe is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a Post Acute care position in a 60-bed long-term care facility serving the senior community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This is a flex position offering 0.8–1.0 FTE or 64–80 hours per pay period.

Clinical Setting

Portage Pointe is a certified Eden Alternative facility known for providing a home-like environment to residents. The facility is regulated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), a member of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and a member of the Healthcare Association of Michigan (HCAM).

Responsibilities

• Perform plan of care interventions, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, and other medical care treatment
• Document patient care provided
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to the care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborate across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluate learning needs of patients and/or families and provide patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of patients
• Nurture, sustain, and protect each resident by providing services needed to live a full life
• Incorporate the Eden Philosophy of living into every action undertaken throughout employment
• Encourage each resident to reach and maintain maximum functional ability
• Create opportunities for residents to give care to others
• Commit to the development of staff, residents, and families as collaborative team members
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Schedule

• 8-hour night/evening shifts
• Christmas even years
• 1st and 3rd weekends

Required Qualifications

• Current Michigan RN license
• Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school (bachelor's degree preferred)
• Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire)
• Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of medical/surgical experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities