LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

University Park Care Center; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Full-time schedule

Job summary

University Park Care Center, part of Life Care Centers of America, is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join its team in Colorado. This full-time role offers day and night shifts with a $7,500 sign-on bonus and a $3–$4 per hour night differential.

You will provide quality nursing care, monitor patient conditions, and supervise CNAs within state regulations and Life Care standards. Earned CMS recognition is highlighted in the job overview.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Currently licensed as an LPN in Colorado in good standing.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification must be current at hire or obtained during orientation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients as an important member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

$7,500 Sign on Bonus (FT Only)

FULL TIME DAYS AND NIGHTS AVAILABLE

$3/hr to $4/hr night shift differentials!

University Park Care Center has proudly earned a 5-star CMS rating for Quality Measures and is recognized as one of the Best Nursing Homes in Colorado for 2026!

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 program


• Currently 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 preferred


• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.

Specific Job Requirements

• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action


• Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients


• Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients

An Equal Opportunity Employer