Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) -Veterans Living Center- PRN - As Needed - Eligible for Shift Differentials

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center; Walsenburg (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

403B retirement fund options

Medical including telehealth options

Dental and vision benefits

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid Time Off

Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage

Cafeteria Meal Discount

Tour of Duty (Housing assistance for 5

Job summary

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is seeking mission-driven Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for PRN positions to support our residents with skill, integrity and heart. Join us in providing compassionate, high‑quality care to veterans and their spouses.

Responsibilities include organizing and evaluating direct nursing care for assigned residents; Colorado LPN license is required and associate degree in nursing is expected. Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution.
• Active Colorado LPN license required.
• Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care preferred.
• Ability to use email, scheduling software and surveillance equipment as needed.
• Demonstrated communication skills and ability to establish relationships with staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the organization and evaluation of direct nursing care for a specific assignment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Associate’s degree in Nursing

Tools

Email

Scheduling software

Surveillance equipment/cameras

Job description

Description

Serve those who served. Join our dedicated care team at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, where we proudly provide compassionate, high-quality care to veterans and their spouses. We're looking for mission-driven Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) to support our residents with skill, integrity, and heart and to help us "Improve the Lives We Touch". PRN Position

Pay Rate: 32.01 per hour (eligible for shift differentials)

Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour

Responsible for the organization and evaluation of direct nursing care for a specific assignment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited learning institution. Minimum of three years work experience in direct nursing care is preferred.

Active Colorado LPN license required.

• Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility.
• Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing.
• Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents).
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
• Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings).
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

• Medical including telehealth options
• Dental and vision benefits
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life/AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage
• Cafeteria Meal Discount
• Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.