LPN - Senior Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct, RN-guided patient care on a senior-focused unit. The LPN will assist with assessments, basic procedures, and daily living activities while maintaining safety and comfort for patients ages 65 and older.

The role requires a Michigan LPN license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and CPR/BLS certification. Shifts are full-time, three 12-hour shifts per week, 7:00 AM–7:30 PM.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Assist with initial and ongoing patient assessments under RN supervision.
• Perform venipuncture and specimen collection as delegated by the RN/Physician.
• Initiate and discontinue IV access as appropriate for LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with basic bedside care including ECGs, dressing changes, and respiratory support.
• Administer physician-directed treatments and support activities of daily living.

Kenntnisse

Patient care

Vital signs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of an accredited LPN program

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Michigan

Jobbeschreibung

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 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.

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 AM - 7:30 PM

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.