LPN - Senior Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is seeking an LPN for an acute care unit serving seniors. Under RN direction you will assess patients, perform delegated tasks, and assist with medications within the LPN scope. Shifts are full-time, three 12-hour days from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

You will administer treatments, monitor vitals, collect specimens, and provide patient care with emphasis on safety and comfort for older adults.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients under RN direction.
• Perform delegated tasks including venipuncture for specimens and basic lab procedures.
• Initiate and discontinue IVs and indwelling catheters as directed by RN/physician.
• Perform bedside nursing care such as ECGs, dressing changes, respiratory support, vital signs.
• Administer physician-directed treatments and assist with activities of daily living as appropriate.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing readiness

CPR/BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; LPN program graduate

Job description

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-Term 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, 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

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well‑being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

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