LPN II Long Term Care

Mountain Region Ambulatory; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs is seeking an LPN II to support the nursing process under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, ensuring the physical and emotional needs of patients are met and care plans promote optimal health.

As a 24-hour skilled nursing facility, we provide a safe, compassionate home for residents and value teamwork, communication, and high-quality patient care. Applicants should have an LPN license, BLS, and IV therapy capabilities, with IV certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/ GED required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Basic Life Support (American Heart) required.
• IV Therapy; State IV Certification upon hire or within three (3) months of hire/transfer) required.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate observation & data collection.
• Uses critical thinking to implement the plan of care.
• Differentiates priority of risk & urgency.
• Appropriate communication of patient findings to the RN.
• Performs IV therapy or venous blood draws.
• Continuously evaluates and assists team in revisions of the plan of care.

Skills

IV therapy

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our LPN II, you will facilitate, communicate, and collaborate with the Registered Nurse to identify and meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient, assisting with the nursing process to promote optimal health and well-being.

Every day you will perform a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services as assigned, demonstrating accountability for the quality of your own nursing practice and adhering to our organizational mission and core values.

To be successful in this role, you will be a Licensed Practical Nurse with strong clinical support skills, excellent communication and collaboration abilities, and a commitment to high-quality patient care, actively contributing to the nursing process in a collaborative environment.

• Performs accurate observation & data collection.
• Uses critical thinking to implement the plan of care.
• Differentiates priority of risk & urgency.
• Appropriate communication of patient findings to the RN.
• Performs IV therapy or venous blood draws.
• Continuously evaluates and assists team in revisions of the plan of care.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Basic Life Support American Heart
• IV Therapy; State IV Certification upon hire or within three (3) months of hire/transfer

Preferred

• Two (2) years of recent LPN experience

Schedule: Full time (days)

Where You'll Work

St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs is a 24-hour Skilled Nursing Facility where we create a safe, comfortable, and compassionate home for our residents. We are committed to providing excellent physical, mental, and spiritual care to enable our residents to have a high level of independence and be able to enjoy all that our center has to offer. Our dedicated team has access to the resources and tools required to provide our residents with the best quality of life, while also experiencing a professional environment where our staff can thrive and continue to excel in their career. Surrounded by wildlife, our 110-bed facility offers a picturesque Colorado setting and an atmosphere filled with encouragement, laughter, kindness, and teamwork. If you are passionate about providing the highest quality of care and enriching the lives of residents, we invite you to apply to our team!