LPN - Geriatric - Senior Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time night shift in an acute care unit serving adults 65 and older. Under the direction of the RN, the LPN provides direct patient care and supports the care team.

Responsibilities include assisting with assessments, data collection, venipuncture, IV starts, catheterization, basic bedside care, ECG, vital signs, and reporting life-threatening conditions. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Current Practical Nurse license in Michigan.
• CPR or BLS Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, assists with initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients.
• Performs data collection as delegated by the RN and physicians.
• May perform venipuncture, start/ discontinue IVs, catheterization, and basic bedside care.
• Administers physician-directed treatments such as eye irrigation.
• Performs routine preventive care (ECG, vital signs, respiratory care) and reports changes to the RN.
• Supports daily living activities as appropriate for patient condition.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Education

High school diploma

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Night 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.

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 work:

• Full-Time

• Three 12-hour shifts per week

• 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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, 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

Bring your passion for senior care and join a team where every shift helps improve the lives of older adults!

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.