LPN

Crestmoor Care Center; Denver (CO); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Zusammenfassung

Crestmoor Care Center seeks an LPN in Colorado to provide direct nursing care to residents under physician orders. You will work in a team environment, supervise day-to-day nursing activities, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines governing long-term care.

Responsibilities include assessments, medications, care planning, and documenting care. A current Colorado LPN license and CPR certification are required, with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Colorado LPN license.
• CPR certification.
• One year of long-term care experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Assesses patients through physical examination and pertinent tests.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and CNAs.
• Communicates changes in resident conditions with physicians.
• Documents assessments and care per policy and standards.
• Educates residents and families on health-related issues.
• Completes forms and documents per regulations and policy.

Kenntnisse

Nursing knowledge

CPR certification

Ausbildung

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Tools

PointClickCare

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.

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

It must be understood that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.