LPN - Skilled Nursing Facility Licensed Practical Nurse

Sweetwater Care; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tapcheck — access wages before payday

Training & Career Development

Inclusive team environment

Job summary

Highland Park Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility in Aurora, CO is seeking compassionate LPNs for full-time and PRN shifts. The role includes supervising nursing assistants, managing patient care, and ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations. Competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Current Colorado LPN licensure and valid BLS certification are required. Applicants should be flexible, patient-focused, and committed to providing quality elder care in a skilled nursing setting.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as an LPN in Colorado
• Prior experience in a nursing community
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Desire to care for residents with integrity
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Possess a valid BLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the nursing assistants on the unit, assuring high standards of care
• Follow procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction
• Communicate with Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations and concerns
• Document changes in patient conditions including nutrition, infections, and weight changes
• Participate in shift change reports to ensure proper resident information
• Document and notify departments of room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges
• Assist in admission, orientation, and observation of new residents and communicate orders to appropriate parties

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient-focused

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

LPN license (Colorado)

BLS Certification

Job description

We are currently seeking compassionate, caring, and dynamic LPNs who are looking for an opportunity to share your gifts, skills, and experience in an environment where you can make a difference in the daily lives of those they steward. You will work in a skilled nursing environment, making a tremendous difference in the lives of your patients and helping them regain a quality of life. If you have a true passion for providing seniors with unparalleled short- and long-term care, and if you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you. We have Full-time and PRN shifts available.

Why Join Highland Park Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility?

At Highland Park Rehabilitation, we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Salaries that recognize your skills and dedication

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to support your health and well-being

• Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can recharge and take care of what matters most

• Tapcheck - Access your earned wages before payday

• Ongoing Training & Career Development to help you grow professionally

• A collaborative and inclusive team environment where your voice matters

Come join our in-house therapy team at the beautiful Highland Park Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing facility, in Aurora Colorado. Our 110-bed facility houses a resident demographic from varying acuity, giving you the opportunity to assist in the betterment of all walks of life amongst those we steward.

Work Schedule: Full-time and PRN

Pay Rate: $37.00 - $42.00 / Hour - depending on experience

JOB SUMMARY:

This position to ensure that quality care is delivered through monitoring of staff performance, physician contact, care planning and daily resident observation. This position also provides direct care to residents. All this is done according to nursing standards of practice, standard procedures, and established State and Federal regulations for skilled nursing facilities.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist routine daily direction and monitor the work of the nursing assistants on the unit, assuring a high standard of nursing care and satisfactory completion of tasks.

• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.

• Communicate on a regular basis with the Nurse Manager or Director of Nursing regarding observations, and suggestions of problem areas, resident and employee activities, concerns, needs, conditions, etc.

• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.

• Participate in report at the beginning and end of shifts to assure proper information about residents is communicated.

• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.

• Assist in the admission, orientation, and observation of new residents, assure that physician orders for diets, therapy, medication, etc. are transcribed and communicated according to procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Currently licensed as an LPN in Colorado

• Prior experience in a nursing community

• The ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• The desire to care for residents and act with integrity

• The ability to work flexible hours

• Possess a valid BLS Certification

Affirmative Action Statement

Highland Park Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing Facility is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.