LPN – MED SURG

POSITION TYPE: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: MED SURG

LOCATION: Lakewood, Colorado

SHIFT: NIGHTS

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

• The schedule for this position is two 12-hour shifts per week and rotating weekends(7pm-7am)
• Our Night Shift positions qualify for a $5.75/hr differential from 11pm to 7am! 

Job Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will provide medical support under supervision of a registered nurse, provides quality care to patients and performs technical skilled care in patient’s home in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies.

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:

• Two years of previous LPN experience, preferred
• Current Colorado state LPN license, required
• High School Diploma or GED, required
• BLS through the American Heart Association, required
• State IV certification required within 3 months of hire or transfer, required
• Knowledge in nursing and person-centered care concepts, required
• Ability to demonstrate competency in the provision of individual care of patients based on the patients’ assessed age and developmental needs

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