Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Senior Progressive Care

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct care in a high-acuity unit catering to patients aged 65 and older. The role includes responsibilities such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and assisting RNs with patient assessments. This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated nursing professional interested in enhancing patient care in a diverse healthcare environment.

Benefits

Low-cost benefits including medical, dental, vision

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Daily pay options

Accredited transition-to-practice Residency Program

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited LPN program.
• Current practical nurse license required in Michigan.
• CPR or BLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Conduct vital signs and basic bedside care.
• Assist with intravenous therapy and specimen collection.

Skills

Patient care

Venipuncture

Intravenous therapy

Basic laboratory procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited LPN program

Current Practical Nurse license in Michigan

CPR or BLS Certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full timeShift: Day Shift Description: Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, 3 Lacks is a 32 all private bed acute care unit that serves patients that are 65 & older. A high acuity adaptable unit; regularly have patients who are on telemetry, cardiac drips, high-flow oxygen; bi-pap; etc. Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN provides direct patient care to all ages of patients. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse - RN in performing and coordinating direct patient care for a specific group of patients. Full access to medications is given to the incumbent of this position as the job responsibilities include handling, preparing, and administering medications within the LPN scope of practice and job description.

Magnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community

• Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!
• Daily Pay Options
• Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care Health System Elders)
• Accredited transition-to-practice Residency Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan.
• CPR or BLS Certified

What you will do:

• Under the direction of the RN, assists with the initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients through observation and data collection, as delegated by the RN
• Performs activities which may be delegated by the RN and/or Physician, including but not limited to:
• Venipuncture for specimens including blood cultures.
• Initiates and discontinues intravenous, i.e., peripheral short catheters.
• Inserts and discontinues indwelling and intermittent clean urinary catheterization.
• Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures, i.e., point -of-care blood glucose, stool sampling, sputum collection, etc.
• Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under the supervision of the RN: 12 -lead ECG; dressing changes; routine respiratory care (i.e. coughing and deep breathing, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, oxygen setup and administration, handheld nebulizer); vital signs; recognition, reporting, an intervention for life-threatening conditions.
• Administers physician-directed treatments such as eye irrigation, etc.
• Other unit-specific activities such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition

What you will work:

• Full time
• 3 - 12-hour shifts
• 7a-7:30p

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.