LPN

Viva Talent Solutions; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service

Paid vacation

Job summary

Viva Talent Solutions in Grand Junction, Colorado, is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards. The role includes medication administration, patient assessment, and educating families on health issues.

Qualified candidates should have a nursing degree, valid state licensure, and CPR certification. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan, and paid vacation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination and diagnostic testing.
• Administers medications and treatments as per physician orders.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates changes in resident's conditions to physicians.
• Documents care in compliance with standards and policies.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication with physicians

Supervision of nursing assistants

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Valid State licensure as an LPN

Current CPR certification

Job description

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).

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

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• 401k retirement savings plan with employer match after one year of service
• Paid vacation