LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Job summary

Life Care Center of Pueblo in Pueblo, Colorado, is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team. You will deliver skilled nursing care, monitor patients, and collaborate with CNAs to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

The role requires graduation from an accredited LPN program, an active LPN/LVN license, CPR certification, and at least one year of skilled nursing experience preferred. Candidates must be able to work full-time night shifts.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
• Active LPN/LVN license in good standing.
• At least 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification required or obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients and monitor changes in condition.
• Instruct and supervise CNAs daily.
• Maintain Life Care standards and regulatory compliance.

Skills

CPR certification

LPN license

Education

Graduate from an accredited LPN program

Active LPN/LVN license in good standing

1 year skilled nursing experience preferred

CPR certification

Job description

Employment Status: Full-Time Employment Status: Part-Time Pay Interval: Hourly Pay Rate Maximum: 32 Pay Rate Maximum: 32.91 Pay Rate Minimum: 27 Shift: 12 hour Day or Night Shift: 6am to 6pm or 6pm to 6am

$7,500 sign-on bonus for Full-Time Nights!

Surrounded by beauty, Life Care Center of Pueblo features views of Pikes Peak to the north, the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the west and the Spanish Peaks to the southwest. Located in Pueblo, Colorado, "The Home of Heroes," 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:

• 5-Star CMS Quality Measures Rating
• 4.2 Google Star Rating out of 109 reviews
• Recognized as an “800 Club” member in 2025, an elite designation of the highest performing businesses on Reputation.com
• Life Care Center of Pueblo was rated Best of Assisted/Senior Living in the Pueblo Chieftain Community Choice awards in 2025.

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