Licensed Practical Nurse

Heirloomsforhospice; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO accrual

FAMLI program

Employee discount at locations

403B retirement match

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HopeWest in Grand Junction, CO is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our PACE team on a regular full-time basis. The position offers flexible scheduling (4x10s or 3x12s with rotating weekends) and a hourly salary range of $29.82–$33.00.

As an LPN, you will provide direct nursing care to participants in their homes, monitor health status, administer medications, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado LPN license in good standing.
• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Colorado driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to PACE participants in homes.
• Monitor health status and communicate changes to the clinical team.
• Administer medications and treatments within LPN scope.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, CNAs, therapists, and social workers.
• Support education, independence, safety, and well-being.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical judgment

Collaborative

Education

Colorado LPN license

Practical nursing program

Job description

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Regular Full-Time Full-time Grand Junction, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2233

Salary Range: $29.82 To $33.00 Hourly

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – PACE

Flexible Scheduling Options: 4x10s, or 3x12s with rotating weekends

Join HopeWest and be part of a team that is changing the way healthcare supports aging adults in our community.

At HopeWest, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. We are looking for a compassionate, skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our growing PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) team.

PACE provides comprehensive, coordinated healthcare and supportive services that allow older adults with complex medical needs to remain living independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible. As an LPN, you will play an important role in delivering hands-on care, supporting participants and families, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team committed to providing person-centered care.

What You'll Do

As a PACE LPN, you will provide direct nursing care and clinical support to participants in their homes. Responsibilities may include:

Provide direct nursing care to PACE participants in accordance with individualized care plans and provider orders.

Monitor participant health status and promptly communicate changes in condition to the appropriate clinical team members.

Administer medications and treatments within the scope of LPN practice.

Collaborate closely with RNs, providers, CNAs, therapists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Support participant education and encourage independence, safety, and overall well-being.

Help ensure a welcoming, compassionate, and participant-centered experience.

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Follow all applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Why PACE?

PACE is more than healthcare—it is a different way of caring for older adults.

Instead of focusing on one appointment or one health concern at a time, our interdisciplinary team works together to support the whole person. This collaborative approach allows you to build meaningful relationships with participants while working alongside professionals who share a common goal: helping people live with dignity, independence, and quality of life.

What You Bring

Current and valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the State of Colorado, maintained throughout employment.

Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.

Current and valid Colorado driver's license, adequate automobile insurance and unlimited access to reliable transportation.

Previous nursing experience preferred; experience working with older adults or individuals with complex medical needs is a plus.

Strong clinical judgment and the ability to recognize and communicate changes in participant condition.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A collaborative, flexible approach to patient care.

A genuine commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.

Why Join HopeWest?

• UMR health, Delta dental, VSP Vision insurance effective the first of the month following a start date
• Immediately start accruing PTO and medical leave
• Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.
• 15% discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery, and Heirlooms locations.
• Up to 3% match on 403B retirement
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• Tuition reimbursement program to continue your education

When you join HopeWest, you become part of an organization built around compassion, connection, and meaningful work. We believe our employees are essential to the care we provide and are committed to creating an environment where team members can grow, contribute, and make a difference.

Here, your work matters - and every day brings an opportunity to positively impact the lives of others.