LPN - Geriatric - Senior Progressive Care Unit
Trinity Health MI · Grand Rapids, MI · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Full-time night shift position in a 32-bed acute-care unit serving patients 65 and older. High-acuity environment with telemetry, cardiac drips, high-flow oxygen, and BiPAP.
About the role
Under the general direction of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct patient care to all ages. The LPN assists the RN in performing and coordinating direct patient care for a specific group of patients. Full access to medications is provided to handle, prepare, and administer medications within the LPN scope of practice and job description.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited LPN program
- Current Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan
- CPR or BLS Certified
Schedule
- Full-time
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Responsibilities
- 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 RN.
- Performs activities delegated by the RN and/or physician, including but not limited to:
- Venipuncture for specimens, including blood cultures
- Initiates and discontinues intravenous peripheral short catheters
- Inserts and discontinues indwelling and intermittent clean urinary catheterization
- Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures (e.g., point-of-care blood glucose, stool sampling, sputum collection)
- Performs basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision:
- 12-lead ECG
- Dressing changes
- Routine respiratory care (e.g., 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 (e.g., eye irrigation)
- Performs other unit-specific activities, such as assisting with activities of daily living appropriate to the patient’s condition