LPN

Cambridge Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Cambridge Care Center in Denver, CO seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct resident care under physician orders and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in a long-term care setting.

You will work within the team, coordinate with RNs and physicians, administer medications, participate in care planning, and ensure compliance with state and federal standards to deliver high-quality care to residents.

Qualifications

• LPN licensure in Colorado.
• Current CPR certification.
• One-year experience in long-term care preferred.
• Graduate of accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents and monitors health status.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Participates in care planning with the care team.
• Supervises LPNs and CNAs.
• Communicates changes in resident conditions to physicians.
• Documents assessments per policy and standards.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Team supervision

Care planning

Patient communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Colorado LPN license

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

$2,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

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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.

$2,000 Sign on Bonus Available!

Increase Your Pay Even More With Our Mod Comp Plan

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.

Shifts Available

• 6am-6pm Sunday
• 6am-6pm Monday
• 6am-2pm Tuesday
• 6am-2pm Thursday

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