Licensed Practical Nurse

First TLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

First TLC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you will perform nursing processes, provide direct patient care, and assist with onboarding new facilities. You will also be responsible for documenting patient conditions and participating in staff education.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as an LPN, strong communication skills, and a commitment to cultural sensitivity and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a LPN.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required.
• Ability to recognize and effectively respond to cultural differences of residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing processes and support services.
• Assist with onboarding new facilities and collect resident information.
• Evaluate care and interact with caregivers and residents.
• Document patient/resident condition and care provided.
• Lead and approve Continuing Education (CE) offerings.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Knowledge of best practices

Education

Current LPN License

Job description

• Perform nursing processes and support services
• Assist with activities associated in onboarding new facilities such as collection of resident information and medical records
• Makes physical rounds in assigned area to evaluate care and interact with care givers and patients/residents
• Provides direct care in line with the responsibilities of a nurse, evaluating conditions, communicating and carrying out nursing functions according to the needs of the patients
• Accurately documents patient/resident condition including evaluations, communication and care provided
• May provide direct care including medication pass, nursing care, documentation and treatments
• Evaluates performance of nursing assistants and trained medication aides
• May responds and coordinates actions in emergency situations
• You provide education through in-services to facility staff on different types of therapy, pumps and equipment
• You may lead and approve Continuing Education (CE) offerings

SKILLS, CERTIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Ability to recognize and effectively respond to cultural differences of residents
• Must be licensed as a LPN
• Good written and oral communication skills human relation skill
• Current LPN License with 3 years’ experience or more
• Clean background and criminal record
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality
• Regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations
• Ability to meet medical needs of individuals
• Ability to meet psychological needs of individuals
• Knowledge of industry best practices/standards