LPN II Skilled Nursing

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN II) for St. Francis Nursing Center in Colorado Springs. You will support the RN, perform nursing tasks, and contribute to high-quality patient care in a collaborative team environment.

The role requires an LPN license, BLS, and IV therapy certification upon hire or within three months. Schedule is full-time daytime at a 24-hour skilled nursing facility, with compensation reflecting local wages.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• BLS by American Heart Association.
• IV Therapy with certification upon hire or within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Observe and collect patient data accurately.
• Use critical thinking to implement the plan of care.
• Prioritize risks and urgency of patient needs.
• Communicate patient findings to the RN.
• Perform IV therapy or venous blood draws.
• Monitor and revise the plan of care with the team.

Skills

Licensed Practical Nurse

IV Therapy

Basic Life Support

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma/ GED

LPN License

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.

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

Job Requirements

• 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.

Pay Range

$25.55 - $42.15 /hour