Aurora, CO

Licensed Practical Nurse



Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an LPN to be part of our healthcare services team. This position is based in our Long term Care facility based in Denver area, you are an ideal candidate if you are ready to play a critical role in the everyday lives of the amazing residents in our community.

Job Title Licensed Practical nurse
Job Classification: Non-Exempt/Full-Time or Part-Time

Shift: 06.00 AM To 04.00 PM (24 Hours Guarantee)

Please share your updated resume and contact details if interested or if any reference who would be interested for the opportunity

Compensation:
LPN- $32.00- $37.00 per hour

Position Objective

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effectively collaborating with other members of the health care team. The LPN contributes to the nursing process in a team relationship with the Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Provides direct care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally, and appropriate manner.
  • Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
  • Collaborates with the health care team in developing and individualizing a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
  • Efficiently implements the patient's plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management, and other unit or initiative-specific skills.
  • Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on patient and/or environmental changes.
  • Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making recommendations for revision to the health care team based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
  • Consistently communicates changes in patient status to the appropriate members of the health care team.
  • Participates in QI, CPI, and risk management activities at the unit, department, or organizational level.
  • Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
  • Participates in the education and orientation of new staff; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.

Recommended Skills

  • Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • Governance
  • Medication Administration
  • Nursing Process
  • Pain Management
  • Risk Management
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