LPN - Long-Term Care & Care Coordination

Sweetwater Care; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, adhering to physician orders and facility policies. The role includes patient and family education, medication administration, and collaboration with the medical team to ensure patient needs are met in a supportive environment.

One year of nursing management experience is preferred but not required; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed LPN in Colorado in good standing.
• Experience in long-term care settings preferred.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care per scope of practice and physician orders.
• Participate in and support Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy.
• Receive, transcribe and carry out physician orders as allowed.
• Conduct rounds with physicians when needed.

Skills

Infection control

Quality Improvement

Patient education

Medication administration

Education

LPN license

Tools

PointClickCare

Job description

Sweetwater Care seeks an LPN to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, adhering to physician orders and facility policies. The role includes patient and family education, medication administration, and collaboration with the medical team to ensure patient needs are met in a supportive environment.

One year of nursing management experience is preferred but not required; new graduates are encouraged to apply.