Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Center at Cordera; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Matching

PTO Package

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime, Walmart plus memberships

Job summary

The Center at Cordera in Colorado Springs is hiring LPNs to provide direct nursing care to residents, ensuring quality and compassionate service in a skilled nursing facility.

Candidates should possess a nursing degree from an accredited institution and a current active LPN license in Colorado. We offer competitive pay and numerous benefits, including tuition reimbursement and employer 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado.
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice.
• Prepare for new admissions and ensure a comfortable welcome.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, care team, patients, and family.
• Requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by the physician.
• Answer call lights and assist patients in a timely manner.

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or approved LPN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Center at Cordera - COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924

Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

The Center at Cordera is looking for full time, part time and PRN nursing staff to join their team for a variety of days and shifts

Pay is dependent on experience!

About Us

The Center at Cordera is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care.

Why Join Our Team?

• We offer a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility
• Physician driven care plans designed to maximize the quality of care
• We offer an environment that encourages team involvement and fosters new ideas
• Excellent pay
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment
• Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus memberships
• Referral programs
• Generous PTO Package
• Employer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match Available
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

LPN - Job Summary

The Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.

LPN - Essential Job Functions

• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
• Prepare for new admissions
• Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
• Communicate with physicians, care team, patients and family members effectively
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
• Answer call lights and assist patients in a timely manner
• Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
• Assist in arranging appointments and transportation for patients as appropriate
• Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

Qualifications

LPN - Education

Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program

LPN - Specific Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state-must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be affected
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check