STAFF LPN MEDICAL

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Colorado is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time, hybrid position. The nurse will perform delegated tasks, prepare medications, assist with ADLs, and support patient education under supervision.

Requirements include an active LPN license, BLS-HCP certification (or within 60 days), ACLS if applicable, and possible IV certification. Prior clinic/hospital experience is preferred, with RN progression within four years in certain departments.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in state of practice.
• BLS-HCP certification either on hire or within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS certification if applicable to unit.
• IV certification as required by facility.
• One year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred.
• Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three months of hire.
• LPNs in certain departments must enroll and complete RN within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides delegated nursing tasks within their scope of practice.
• Prepares and administers medications within scope.
• Assists with activities of daily living and prepares patients for interventions.
• Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Documents patient care and updates care plans accurately.
• Communicates with supervisory RN or physicians about patient care and changes.
• Participates in patient education and quality improvement initiatives.

Education

LPN license

BLS-HCP certification

ACLS certification

IV certification

Job description

Job description

Salary: $26 — $41 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Remote: Hybrid
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs a variety of delegated nursing tasks and participates in patient care within their Scope of Practice, guided by registered nurses, licensed physicians, or other specified health care professionals. Prepares and administers medications within the scope of practice, and assists with patient activities of daily living, preparing them for medical or surgical interventions. Obtains and tracks specimens for laboratory analysis, and documents patient care, interventions, updating care plans accurately and timely. Communicates with supervisory RN, physicians, or licensed independent practitioners regarding patient care and changes in condition, and participates in patient education about health status, maintenance, and management of conditions. Follows legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, accurate documentation, and participates in quality improvement projects and initiatives, acting as a mentor or trainer to other staff if required. Patient Care Quality Improvement Patient Care Coordination Nursing Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in state of practice. Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire OR obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) is required if applicable to unit. May need IV certification as required by facility. Colorado sites: Montana sites: Completion of in-house education and competency sign-off within three (3) months of hire. LPNs hired into hospital departments that do not include a long-term care or behavioral health setting must be enrolled and complete their RN within 4 years. One (1) year experience in a clinic or acute hospital nursing setting preferred. One (1) year specialty clinic experience preferred. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) Marys Regional Hospital The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $We care about your well-being — mind, body, and spirit — which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (“AI”) platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules.