Home Health - LPN

The Pennant Group; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, life, and disa

401(k) plan with company match

Critical illness benefit

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Pennant Group in Colorado is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct patient care in home health settings under RN supervision.

You will follow the plan of care, administer treatments, document accurately, and collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes. CPR certified and valid driver’s license are required, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a practical nursing program or be licensed in Colorado.
• Three years nursing experience preferred (home health or medical/surgical preferred).
• Currently licensed as LPN/LVN in Colorado.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Ability to drive and have access to transportation for agency travel.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care as defined in the State’s Nurse Practice Act.
• Implements the plan of care initiated by the RN.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation per the plan of care.
• Collects assessment data and reports findings to RN(s) and physician(s).
• Coordinates home health services, reporting needs to RN/Director of Clinical Services.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Participates in personal and professional growth and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the RN.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Driver's license

CPR certification

Education

LPN/LVN in Colorado

Job description

## Home Health - LPNApply: Benefit Home Health Care: Full time: Posted Today: JR65303## **Proudly Supporting Our Community****Benefit Heathcare** was founded in 2013 by a local physical therapist with a simple mission: to bring high‐quality, compassionate care to our community. We acquired the company in 2023 and have remained proudly locally operated and committed to honoring that original mission while expanding our reach. As the needs of our community grow, we feel a responsibility to grow with them. Our team has been able to serve more patients than ever without ever compromising the quality of care. We consistently strive to be a 4.5–5 star agency, and when we see those standards slip, we invest in retaining and supporting our staff—because exceptional care starts with a supported team. Everyone in our community deserves the best, and we work every day to deliver exactly that. **JOB SUMMARY**The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.**\\*\\*** Pay Range: $32-$38/hr**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**1. Provides direct patient care as defined in State’s Nurse Practice Act.2. Implements plan of care initiated by the registered nurse.3. Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with the plan of care.4. Collects assessment data and performs observation to report to and collaborate with RN(s) and physician(s).5. Participates in coordination of home health services, appropriately reporting the identified needs for other disciplines (HHA, OT, PT, MSW, ST, and Dietician) to the registered nurse and/or Director of Clinical Services.6. Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.7. Participates in personal and professional growth and development.8. Performs other duties as assigned by the registered nurse.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. **JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)**1. Must have completed a requisite practical (vocational) nursing program or be licensed in the state where the HHA is located.2. Has three years nursing experience preferred. Community/home health or medical/surgical experience is preferred.3. Currently licensed as a licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse in the State of Colorado.4. Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.5. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.6. The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.7. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.**BENEFITS*** **Competitive compensation*** **Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance*** **401 (k) plan with company match*** **Critical illness benefit*** **Paid time off*** **employee assistance progam**The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.