LPN

HCA Healthcare; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Behavioral health services

Telemedicine services

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Certification support

Dependent scholarships

Fertility assistance

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Identity theft protection

Financial wellbeing counseling

Job summary

Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC, part of HCA Healthcare, is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for a full-time day schedule. You will provide clinical care, assist physicians, and support patient flow in a high-quality outpatient setting.

Join a supportive team focused on patient care, accuracy, and efficiency, with opportunities to apply your nursing skills and grow within the HCA Healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting preferred.
• Must be licensed as a LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with nurse procedures to ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Interview patients, take medical history, give injections, and collect samples as directed.
• Administer prescribed meds and simple treatments per physician orders.
• Prepare patients for exams, document health history, and record vital signs.
• Triaging calls and scheduling tests, coordinating referrals and pre-authorizations.
• Maintain accurate patient charts and ensure proper chart forwarding.
• Manage supplies, inventory, and maintain clinical equipment.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Patient care

Vital signs

Injections/medication administration

Interpersonal communication

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

Licensed LPN/LVN

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.27 - $35.19 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) LPN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary And Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role:

• Assist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients.
• Interview patients and take medical history, give injections, complete lab and x-ray requests, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines.
• Administer prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed by physician or mid-level practitioner.
• Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure. Recording health history of patient and noting abnormal conditions for physician. Instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples and tests. Obtaining vital signs and escorting patients to rooms.
• Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid-level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
• Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards. Observing, recording, and reporting patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
• Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate. Maintaining patient files, records, and other information.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments. Arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre-authorizations when directed to by the provider.
• Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports.
• Notifying patients of test results and follow-up appointments.
• Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
• Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions.
• Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.
• Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
• Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.
• Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies.
• Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.
• Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician. Triaging patients to ensure productive departmental flow.
• Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement

What Qualifications you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred
• Must be licensed as a LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system. With a focus on meeting the needs of our patients at all access points, Physician Services is dedicated to implementing innovative, physician-driven, value-added solutions to assist physicians in providing high-quality, patient-centered care, aligning with our mission to care for and enhance human life.

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