LPN

VIVAGE; Cañon City (CO); Vor Ort; USD 41.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Zusammenfassung

Vivage is seeking a licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care and supervise day-to-day activities in a Colorado long-term care setting. The role supports physicians and RNs within scope of practice and adheres to federal, state, and local standards.

You will assess residents, administer medications, participate in care plans, supervise LPNs and CNAs, and educate families while complying with company policies. Prior LTC experience is preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care.
• Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click Care.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current LPN licensure in Colorado.
• Current CPR certification.

Aufgaben

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state/federal regulations.

Kenntnisse

Nursing knowledge

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Communication with physicians

Patient education

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

Point Click Care

Jobbeschreibung

What We're About

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements

• You care.

Position Summary

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs). The primary responsibilities of your role in your assigned location is to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities following the current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern long term care and skilled nursing facilities. You are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care will always be provided to our residents.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer systems including Point Click Care
• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures and standards of care
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN
• Current CPR certification.

Experience:

One-year experience in a long-term care environment (preferred)

License:

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN in Colorado, CPR Certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation

Salary: $30 - $36 per hour