LPN - Geriatric - Senior Progressive Care Unit

IA_MMC Mercy Health Services - Iowa, Corp.

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Grand Rapids, MI Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

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 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 work:

  • Full-Time

  • Three 12-hour shifts per week

  • 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM

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

Bring your passion for senior care and join a team where every shift helps improve the lives of older adults!

    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.

    About this role

    Summary

    Provide direct patient care to elderly in a high-acuity hospital unit under RN supervision.

    Job title

    LPN - Geriatric - Senior Progressive Care Unit

    Experience level

    entry level

    Industry

    healthcare

    Location requirements

    Grand Rapids, MI, on-site, full-time, night shifts

    Salary

    Not specified

    Management role

    No

    Skills & keywords

    Required skills

    LPN licenseCPRBLSvenipunctureIV managementurinary catheterizationlab specimen collectionbedside careECG

    Preferred skills

    None specified

    Specializations

    geriatricselderly carepatient caremedication administrationacute care
    Locations

    Structured locations inferred from the posting.

    Grand Rapids, MI, USA

    On-site City