LPN

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental

Vision

Wellness Program

Telemedicine Program

FSAs

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Voluntary Life

Voluntary Short-Term Disability

Accidental Injury Insurance

Critical Illness

Hospital Indemnity

403(b) Savings

LegalShield/IDShield

EAP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Health Care Services is seeking an LPN to provide skilled nursing care within an interdisciplinary team for participants, including education to families and caregivers. The role supports care plans and fosters independence for patients in the Colorado region.

The LPN will perform phlebotomy, wound care, and med administration, while coordinating with physicians and facilities. Strong communication, reliability, and EMR proficiency are essential to success in this position.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LPN program and licensed as a professional in Colorado.
• Minimum 1 year of health care experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and handle medical equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care procedures and administer medications per licensure.
• Educate participants and caregivers on medications, inhalers, and testing.
• Document assessments and care in the EMR; coordinate with IDT and family.
• Perform phlebotomy and lab specimen collection as assigned; handle specimens with proper precautions.
• Coordinate with facilities and pharmacy; ensure follow-up after ER visits or falls.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Equipment Knowledge

Excellent Communication

Computer/EMR Proficiency

Reliable Transportation

Teamwork

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Colorado

Tools

EMR/EHR Systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: LPNs are responsible for providing skilled nursing care to participants. This position is responsible for working directly with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and his or her representative to achieve the goals of the care plan. Communicates to the family or care giver and provides appropriate patient education.MISSION: Improving lives, Optimizing wellness, Promoting independenceCOMPETENCIES:Technical ExpertiseProblem SolvingTeamworkEffective CommunicationResults OrientedPersonal CredibilityQuality FocusPeople FocusFlexibilityRESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Performs skilled nursing care procedures such as ear lavage, wound care, fingerstick for blood sugar/INR, administration of oral/topical/injectable/IV medications and immunizations, fills medication planners, measures for and applies compression garments, and other procedures as assigned and according to licensure regulationsProvides patient education related to medications, inhalers/nebulizer treatments, and point of care testing such as fingerstick for blood sugarPerforms nursing follow up visits after ER visits and falls as assignedPerforms lab sample collection functions for participants when necessary. Identifies and labels specimens appropriately. Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices universal precautions. LPN II: performs phlebotomy as assignedDocuments assessments, care, and care coordination in the EMRImplements home care nursing orders written by medical providers to completionProvides medication reconciliation and communicates with facilities and the pharmacyCommunicates effectively to the IDT and to family and caregivers, including providing instructions regarding medications and treatmentObserves, records, and reports participant’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to medical providers, using SBAR formatOther duties as assignedGraduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse Program and licensed as a professional in the State of Colorado is requiredOne year of health care experience in hospital, long-term or home health care setting with 1 year of experience with a frail or elderly population is preferredAbility to perform phlebotomy functionsKnowledge of medical equipment and instrumentsMust have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to interact clearly and effectively with both internal and external customersMust have reliable transportation and maintain current automobile insuranceMust be efficient with computer applications such as email, navigating the internet, using electronic timekeeping, and Electronic Health RecordsWe strive to provide our employees with a comprehensive and affordable benefits package including Medical and Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision Care, Wellness Program, Telemedicine Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Company Paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Company Paid Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accidental Injury Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, 403(b) Savings Plan, Legal Shield and IDShield, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid Time-Off plan. Such benefits are based on applicable state law and factors such as pay classification (full-time, part-time, or casual), job grade and length of service.