LPN, Geriatric Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support a high-acuity, private‑bed unit. You will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse, providing direct patient care to adults and assisting with medication handling within the LPN scope.

This part-time, night shift role runs 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, one shift per week, with duties including assessments, venipuncture, IV management, catheter care, and routine bedside procedures on an older patient population.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent and LPN program completion.
• Currently licensed as a Practical Nurse in Michigan.
• CPR or BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assess patients and collect data for care.
• Perform venipuncture for specimens and basic point‑of‑care tests.
• Initiate and discontinue peripheral IV lines as directed.
• Insert and manage indwelling urinary catheters as needed.
• Assist with ECGs, dressing changes, and routine bedside care.
• Administer physician-directed treatments and monitor patients.
• Support activities of daily living and patient comfort on the unit.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an accredited LPN program

Current Practical Nurse license in Michigan

CPR or BLS Certification

Job 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.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night Shift

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 R.N.
• 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, hand held nebulizer); vital signs; recognition, reporting, and 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

• Part Time
• One Shift a Week
• 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.