LPN - Inpatient Senior Progressive Care Unit

Description

Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, 3 Lacks is a 32-bed private acute care unit serving patients aged 65 and older. It is a high-acuity unit that frequently accommodates patients requiring telemetry, cardiac drips, high-flow oxygen, bi-pap, and other advanced medical interventions.

What You Will Work

• Full-time, 3 - 12-hour shifts
• Every 3rd weekend rotation
• Day Shift
• Magnet-designated facility with active shared decision-making councils
• Low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!
• Daily Pay Options

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited LPN program
• Current Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan
• CPR or BLS Certification

What You Will Do

• Assists with the initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients through observation and data collection, as delegated by the RN
• 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
• Affirms physician-directed treatments such as eye irrigation, etc.
• Other unit-specific activities such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patient's condition

Our Commitment

We are committed to honoring the dignity of every person and recognizing 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.

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.