LPN Senior Progressive Care Unit
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Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
of patients. The LPN assists the Registered Nurse (RN) in performing and coordinating direct patient care for a specific group of
patients. The LPN functions as a collaborative member of the healthcare team utilizing our nursing philosophy
policies/procedures and standards in all care. The LPN provides direction to ancillary personnel and demonstrates commitment
to nursing practice along with accountability and growth to promote best patient outcomes and patient family and staff
experiences. The LPN promotes a safe practice and care environment.
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 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:
o Venipuncture for specimens including blood cultures.
o Initiates and discontinues intravenous i.e. peripheral short catheters.
o Inserts and discontinues indwelling and intermittent clean urinary catheterization.
o Obtains laboratory specimens and performs basic laboratory procedures i.e. point -of-care blood glucose
stool sampling sputum collection etc.
o 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 hand held nebulizer); vital signs; recognition reporting and
intervention for life-threatening conditions.
o Administers physician-directed treatments such as eye irrigation etc.
o Other unit-specific activities such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patients condition
What you will work:
- Part time
- 24 hours per week
- 7a - 7:30p
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
