LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Canon Lodge Care Center; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Night differential

Night/day shift differentials

Job summary

Canon Lodge Care Center in Colorado Springs is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team. The LPN provides quality nursing care, monitors patient conditions, and reports changes to physicians and supervisors.

You will supervise CNAs, deliver compassionate care, and ensure compliance with Life Care standards. A state LPN license and CPR certification are required; a sign-on bonus is offered for FT employment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program and licensed in the relevant state.
• CPR certification required at hire or during orientation.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the team.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
• Deliver quality nursing care in accordance with laws and Life Care standards.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Interpersonal communication

Education

LPN/LVN program

Active state license

CPR certification

Job description

$7,500 Sign on bonus (FT)!

Mon - Thu $5.00/hr night shift differentialFri - Sun $6.50/hr night shift differentialFri - Sun $3.00/hr day shift differentialCome 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