LPN

Clear Creek Care Center; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Clear Creek Care Center in Westminster, CO is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide direct care and support to residents under physician orders. You will work in a collaborative team, supervise nursing staff, and ensure compliance with all standards of care while delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

The role requires an active CO LPN license, CPR certification, and preferred 1 year of long-term care experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Colorado LPN license.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Point Click Care and nursing procedures.
• One year of long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by physical examination and tests to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Participate in care planning processes.
• Supervise LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicate changes in residents' conditions with physicians.
• Document assessments and care per standards and policy.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.
• Complete forms and documents per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Direct patient care

Team supervision

Care planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

LPN license (Colorado)

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

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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.

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