Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse

Aura Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Denver seeks an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct bedside care in our Acute Care Clinical Care Annex. You will administer medications, monitor patients, document in the EMR, and collaborate with RNs and providers.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, infection control, and education for patients and families, with opportunities to contribute to evidence-based practice in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure and ability to deliver bedside care in an acute setting.
• Strong clinical judgment and medication/treatment administration skills.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and accurate recordkeeping.
• Effective teamwork and communication with patients, families, and providers.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care to acute care patients.
• Administer medications and perform ordered treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to clinical changes.
• Accurately document all care and observations in the EMR.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; support RNs and providers.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and health information.
• Maintain infection control practices and uphold patient safety standards.

Skills

Bedside nursing

Clinical judgment

EMR documentation

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

LPN licensure

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Acute Care Clinical Care Annex.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct bedside nursing care to acute care patients.
• Administer medications and perform ordered treatments.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond to clinical changes.
• Accurately document all care and observations in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team; support RNs and providers.
• Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
• Educate patients and families on care needs and health information.
• Maintain infection control practices and uphold patient safety standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current LPN licensure and ability to deliver bedside care in an acute setting.
• Strong clinical judgment, assessment, and medication/treatment administration skills.
• Proficiency in EMR documentation and accurate recordkeeping.
• Effective teamwork and communication with patients, families, and providers.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, learning, and patient-centered care.