Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Costco or Walmart plus memberships

Referral programs

Generous PTO package

Employer 401k matching

Job summary

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management in Colorado Springs is looking for a dedicated LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include preparing for new admissions, administering care according to established guidelines, and ensuring effective communication with physicians, care team members, and families.

The ideal candidate must possess a Nursing Degree or approved LPN program certification and a current, active LPN license in Colorado. A supportive work environment with excellent benefits including tuition reimbursement and generous PTO is offered.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in the state of Colorado.
• Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Prepare rooms for new admissions and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Requisition diagnostic and therapeutic services as needed.
• Assist patients timely and respectfully.

Skills

Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice

Effective communication with physicians, care team, patients, and families

Familiarity with residents' rights in a skilled nursing facility

Education

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

Job description

Job Details: Location: COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80924 Salary Range: $28.00 - $35.00 Hourly. Job Shift: Any.

Pay is dependent on experience.

Benefits

• Beautiful, state-of-the-art facility
• Physician-driven care plans designed to maximize quality of care
• 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 and ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

Job Summary

The LPN 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.

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 CNA 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

Education

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

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.