LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Senior Progressive Care Unit

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Inpatient Senior Progressive Care Unit

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 has patients 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 and assists the RN in performing and coordinating direct patient care for a specific group of patients.

Full access to medications is given to the LPN as they handle, prepare, and administer medications within the LPN scope of practice.

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Night Shift

• Assist the RN with the initial and ongoing assessment of assigned patients through observation and data collection, as delegated by the RN.
• Perform activities delegated by the RN and/or Physician, including: venipuncture for specimens, initiating and discontinuing peripheral IV catheters, inserting and discontinuing indwelling urinary catheters, obtaining laboratory specimens, and performing basic bedside care and selected procedures under RN supervision such as 12‑lead ECG, dressing changes, routine respiratory care, vital signs, and intervention for life‑threatening conditions.
• Administer physician‑directed treatments such as eye irrigation, etc.
• Carry out unit‑specific activities such as activities of daily living appropriate to the patient’s condition.

• High school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Current Practical Nurse license in the State of Michigan.
• CPR or BLS certification.

• Full time
• 3 – 12 hour shifts (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.)

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.

• 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 in the first year.
• Daily pay options.
• Accredited transition‑to‑practice Residency Program from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Magnet‑designated facility with active shared decision‑making councils.