Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Staffing Agency currently seeking local LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in post-acute and other healthcare facilities in Denver and all along the Front Range; from Fort Collins to Aurora, down to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The ideal candidate will possess at least 2 years of nurse experience in a healthcare setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, or PRN (no travel assignments)

Salary Range: $34 - $40 per hour

Benefits of the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

• Flexible Hours
• Multiple facilities/locations to choose from
• Monthly Bonus Option
• Competitive Pay
• Friendly Staff
• Option for Overtime and Holiday Pay
• Temporary to Permanent Placement options

Requirements of the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) & IV Certification active in Colorado
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice including the administration of medications
• BLS or ACLS certification for Healthcare Providers
• Ability to build rapport with patients
• Compassionate and caring demeanor
• Ability to work well in teams and individually in a healthcare setting
• Reliability
• Interest in the nursing needs of the aged and the chronically ill with the ability to work with both

Responsibilities of the LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

• Provide patient care under direction of nurse supervisory staff
• Responsible for the overall operation and optimal quality of care for patients on assigned unit.
• Follows all health, sanitary, and infection control policies
• Preserves established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.
• Administers medications according to established medication administration principles, physician orders, and facility policy and procedures.
• Provides professional, respectful, and compassionate nurse care to all patients.
• Recognizes changing patient conditions and emergency situations and appropriately intervenes.