LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

San Luis Care Center; Alamosa (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

San Luis Care Center in Alamosa, Colorado, a Life Care Center of America facility, is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our nursing team. The role focuses on delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in a short-term rehab, long-term care, or post-operative recovery setting.

As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will monitor patient conditions, report changes promptly, assign duties to CNAs, and ensure care aligns with Life Care standards and regulatory

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed/registered in the applicable state.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients in accordance with laws, regulations and Life Care standards.
• Monitor and report changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate staff.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs as part of the interdisciplinary team.

Education

LPN program graduate

Job description

Surrounded by the majestic Colorado Mountains, San Luis Care Center, a Life Care Center of America facility, is situated in the world‘s largest alpine valley, the San Luis Valley in Alamosa, Colorado. Just southwest of The Great Sand Dunes National Park and surrounded by shopping and restaurants, our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. We are proud to have achieved the following accolades:

U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes

for

High-Performing Short-Term Rehab

for

20265-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating4.8 Google Star Rating out of 123 reviewsRecognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com

Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U.S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements

Graduated from an accredited LPN programCurrently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferredCPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actionKnowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patientsExhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patientsAn Equal Opportunity Employer