LPN - Nights

Holly Nursing Care Center; Holly (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Holly Nursing Care Center in Colorado is seeking a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide patient care under physician orders and in collaboration with RNs. The LPN will assess residents, administer medications, participate in care planning, document findings, and educate patients and families on health topics.

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold a valid LPN license in Colorado, and maintain current CPR certification; we offer medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Valid State licensure as an LPN

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation