LPN

Thornton Care Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Thornton Care Center in Denver, CO is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct nursing care under physician orders. The LPN will work within a team and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in a long-term care setting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and standards to deliver high-quality resident care.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, care planning participation, and documenting care per policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and standards of care.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Colorado LPN license.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents as ordered by physicians.
• Administer medications and treatments per plan.
• Supervise day-to-day nursing activities.
• Communicate changes in patient status with physicians and RNs.

Skills

Point Click Care

Nursing knowledge

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

CPR|Point Click Care

Job description

$ 2000 sign-on bonus for full time

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