Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN - Senior Progressive Care Unit

Trinity Health

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Catheterization, Catheterization Laboratory, Clinical Assessment, Continuous Improvement, Data Collection, Electrocardiogram, High School Diploma, Hospital, Laboratory Techniques, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medication Administration, Medications, Mobile Devices, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Oximetry, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Phlebotomy, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Specimens/Samples
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Night ShiftDescription: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 work: Part Time2 - 12-hour shifts7p-7:30aMagnet designated facility with active shared decision making councils.  We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community ​Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more.Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)Up to 18 days of PTO your first year!Daily Pay OptionsTrinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital is a NICHE (Nurses Improving Care Health System Elders)What you will need:High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of an accredited LPN programCurrent Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan.CPR or BLS CertifiedWhat 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 RNPerforms 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 conditionOur 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.

About the Company

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Trinity Health

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health 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. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results