Home Health Nurse (LPN/RN) – Make a Difference

Canyon-Home-Care-and-Hospice-1; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Home Care and Hospice is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to provide intermittent skilled nursing care in patients' homes under physician orders and the supervision of RNs. You will perform prescribed nursing procedures, prepare notes, teach self-care, and support the care plan.

Travel to patient homes and on-call duties are expected as part of the role. Applicants must be a graduate of an approved LPN program and licensed in the state, with at least one year of nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of practical nursing (LPN) and licensed in the practicing state.
• Minimum of one year nursing experience is preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Furnishes services, treatments and procedures per the plan of care in accordance with agency policies.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physician, intermediate care provider and RN in procedures.
• Implements the nursing care plan as directed by the RN.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered; cosigned by RN.

Skills

Independent judgment

Time management

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Canyon Home Care and Hospice is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to provide intermittent skilled nursing care in patients' homes under physician orders and the supervision of RNs. You will perform prescribed nursing procedures, prepare notes, teach self-care, and support the care plan.

Travel to patient homes and on-call duties are expected as part of the role. Applicants must be a graduate of an approved LPN program and licensed in the state, with at least one year of nursing