LPN - Senior Progressive Care Unit

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description: 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. 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 patient's 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our 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. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.