LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Life Care Centers of America; Salida (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Life Care Centers of America in Salida, Colorado, is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to join our interdisciplinary team and deliver skilled nursing care to ensure patients attain the highest practicable well-being.

As an LPN, you will monitor patient conditions, report changes, and provide guidance to CNAs while upholding Life Care standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited LPN program.
• Current LPN/LVN license in good standing in the applicable state.
• One year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and kept current.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to patients.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.

Job description

Up to $3,000 Sign on bonus (FT)!

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