Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Telemetry
Company: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
$5,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience DMC
Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient
care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of
our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced
technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to
making a positive impact on the lives of our patients. Benefits
Statement At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest
asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer
more than a job - we provide a comprehensive benefit package that
prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life
balance. The available plans and programs include: • Medical,
dental, vision, and life insurance • 401(k) retirement savings plan
with employer match • Generous paid time off (PTO) • Career
development and continuing education opportunities • Health savings
accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts •
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program • Voluntary
benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and
critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto
& home insurance. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by
location and is determined by employment status Job Summary /
Responsibilities: The Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the
patient care services team with primary responsibilities for
technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care
activities. The LPN is assigned to work under the supervision of a
registered nurse who delegate tasks based upon patient needs and
LPN skills and abilities. The registered nurse delegates medication
administration per policy to the Licensed Practical Nurse. The LPN
will report all deviations from expected patient parameters to the
registered nurse. 1. Collaborates and cooperates with care team
members to ensure consistency and quality of care and promotes
productive employee relations among staff members. Demonstrates an
understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and objective of
continuous improvement, team work and the mission, vision and
values of the DMC.* 2. Performs a variety of basic patient care
activities under the direction of a registered nurse which may
include, but are not limited to, performing designated respiratory
procedures (e.g., aerosol treatment, cough and deep breathing
exercises, meter dose inhalation treatments, tracheotomy care and
pulse oximetry); maintenance locomotion (gait belt ambulation);
maintenance functional activities (e.g., range of motion
procedures, assisting in bed/chair repositioning; turning, placing
and removing prescribed splints and transferring); specimen
collection; phlebotomy; dressing changes; performing EKG's;
initiation, set-up, maintenance or discontinuation of peripheral IV
lines; maintain eternal tubes; urinary catheterization; suctioning;
blood glucose monitoring; assisting with post mortem care; etc.* 3.
Assists the registered nurse by gathering data on patient
conditions, direct patient observation, obtaining vital signs,
recording oral intakes, monitoring input and output, weighing
patients, recording/charting patient information and interacting
with patient and family members. Reports changes in patient medical
and/or emotional condition to the registered nurse. Documents
interventions and patient responses according to policy. Assists
nursing personnel in responding to various emergency patient
situations.* 4. Prepares and administers medications to patients
per policy and procedure; observes patient response to medication;
records unexpected reactions and reports them to the registered
nurse.* 5. Assists patient in activities of daily living by
feeding, bathing, toileting and other personal hygiene regimes.* 6.
Assists in the training/orientation of other licensed practical
nurses, associates and care team members as directed.* 7. Follows
all departmental policies, procedures and objectives; continuous
improvement initiatives; safety environmental and infection control
standards.* 8. Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and
privacy and expresses interest in patient progress. Answers
questions from patients and their families and explains procedures
and processes within the scope of their training/abilities.
Maintains confidentiality.* 9. As required by unit needs, performs
general clerical duties which may include, but are not limited to,
answering telephones and call lights, greeting patients and
visitors, maintaining departmental files, performing selected order
entry and charge capture, paging professional staff, requesting
prior medical records, ordering equipment, etc.* 10. As required by
unit needs, performs various support service duties which may
include, but are not limited to, ensuring adequate stock of patient
care linens and other supplies; transporting patients, specimens
and/or supplies; cleaning patient rooms, bathrooms and unit common
areas; making beds; removing trash; assisting patients with menu
selections; passing and picking-up of trays, snacks, water and
other fluids; setting-up and removing various pieces of equipment,
etc. 11. Enhances personal growth through participation in
workshops, educational programs, in-service meetings and reviewing
current literature. Shares joint accountability (with the
institution) for maintaining competencies.* 12. Performs other
duties as assigned.* * The essential functions of this job include
but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk. 1. High
school diploma or GED. 2. Graduation from a school of practical
nursing. 3. Completion of NAPNES course. 4. Licensed as a practical
nurse by the state of Michigan. Facility Description DMC
Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a
comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency
medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services.
Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary
minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts
patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than
21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout
Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation
to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set
the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians
throughout the nation. EEO Statement Employment practices will not
be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race,
color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally
protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for
qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would
result in an undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E-Verify
program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify The employment practices of
Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws
and regulations Job: Nursing Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan
Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type:
Night
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