Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Veritas Management Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Matching

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous PTO Package

Job summary

Veritas Management Group is seeking a compassionate LPN to join the nursing staff at The Center at Cordera in Colorado Springs. The role requires administering nursing care, preparing for admissions, and effective communication with patients and families. Ideal candidates must have a Nursing Degree and an active LPN license in Colorado. The position features a supportive environment with excellent benefits such as tuition reimbursement, 401k matching, and health coverage.

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 nursing services within the applicable scope of nursing practice.
• Prepare for new admissions and ensure rooms are ready.
• Communicate with care team, patients, and family members effectively.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing practice

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree from accredited college or university

Graduate of an approved LPN program

Job description

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