LPN - 8 HR Shift

PARKVIEW CARE CENTER; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

PARKVIEW CARE CENTER in Denver, CO is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to deliver direct patient care under physician orders and supervise day-to-day nursing activities in a long-term care setting. You will work with RNs and physicians to ensure high-quality resident care within state guidelines.

The role includes an $2,000 sign-on bonus, an 8-hour shift, and a comp plan. Requirements include Colorado LPN licensure, CPR, and prior long-term care experience. Benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Current Colorado LPN license (active).
• CPR certification current.
• One year of long-term care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Assesses residents and monitors health status.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Participates in care planning with the team.
• Supervises LPNs and CNAs.
• Communicates changes in residents' conditions with physicians.
• Documents assessments and care per policies and regulations.
• Educates residents and families on health topics.

Skills

LPN license

CPR certification

Education

Nursing degree

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.

Requirements:

• You care.
• 8 HR Shift

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