LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - LPN - SENIOR PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Employment Type : Full time

Full time

Shift : Night Shift

Night Shift

Description :

LPN Opportunities - Senior Progressive Care Full Time & Part Time - Night Shift & Day Shift Opportunities

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 collaborates with 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.

Highlights :

• Magnet 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 Options

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 :
• 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 condition

Available Opportunities :

• Part time or Full Time
• 24 or 36 hours per week 12 hour shifts
• Primarily Night Shift
• Some day shift availability

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.

Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve.

Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes.

We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability / veteran