About this role
Description As an LPN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values. Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? If so, we invite you to join the team at SPRHC as an LPN Staff Nurse in our Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor. At SPRHC, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do.
Pay Range: $25.61-$35.90 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).
Shift Differentials: Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour
Sign-on Bonus: $3,000 Essential Job Function: • Provides direct resident care except as prohibited by the Nurse Practice Act of Colorado or and Federal, State or VA regulation. • Complete resident observations in accordance with education and training. Consult with RN regarding any abnormalities or concerns. • Actively seeks to assure resident confidentiality, rights and privacy by upholding HIPAA regulations and other governing rules associated with the facility. • Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. • Provide guidance and support to other assigned staff members working in the area. • Monitor, record and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions; reports appropriately to the RN/Charge Nurse. • Participates in care planning for individual residents and the evaluation and documentation of the results of the plan. • Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. • Prepare patients for and assist with examinations and treatments. • Provide routine skin assessments with complete documentation and wound assessment as indicated. • Reviews medication records for completeness, accuracy in the transcription of physical orders and adherence to stop order policies. • Assumes responsibility for resident advocacy in resolving conflicts involving the physician and others involved in the resident care. • Perform other functions as required to fulfill the expectations of the LPN. Requirements Minimum Required Educati: Valid state license as an N. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.. Minimum of two years work experience in direct nursing care is required. Computer application work experience is preferred. Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: • Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility. • Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing. • Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents). • Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior. • Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings). • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration. Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted. Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening. Licenses or Certificates: Valid state license as an LPN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification. Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.
Benefits: All Employees are eligible for: · Employee Assistance Program · 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Full and part-time positions are eligible for: · Medical including telehealth options · Dental and vision benefits · Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid) · Supplemental Life/AD&D · Paid Time Off · Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance · Cafeteria Meal Discount · Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)
If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.