Night-Shift LPN: Senior Geriatric Progressive Care

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

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.