LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Post Operative – Post Op – Specialty Spine and Orthopedics – Up to $15K Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus

POSITION TYPE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Post Operative - Specialty Spine and Orthopedics

LOCATION: Denver, Co

SHIFT: Nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus and Relocation Bonus if applicable

Job Description:

Performs patient observation, data collection related to patient care, administers medication, treatment and procedures, implements the plan of nursing care and communicates findings to the supervising RN. Assumes responsibility and accountability for facilitating, communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team to identify and meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patients. Promotes the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrates personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.

Responsibilities:

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee.
• Ensures quality and safe delivery of home health services to patients/clients and families/caregivers.
• Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.
• Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.
• Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care.
• Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.
• Participates in coordination of home health services with Registered Nurse and clinical management. 
• Assists patient in learning appropriate self-care activities.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Documents and reports activity as required. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.

Job Benefits:

• Unique, rewarding opportunity caring for patients in their homes
• Competitive compensation
• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for advancement and growth
• Paid time off for full-time staff

Requirements:

• Requires knowledge in nursing and person-centered care concepts
• Previous patient care experience, preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Current state LPN, License Practical Nurse license for applicable state of employment
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association
• LPN-IV, Current state IV Certification up hire or within three month of hire/transfer
• 3 years of LPN experience preferred