LPN/Veterans Center PRN as needed $31.31 per hour shift differentials ($3.00-$5.00) per hour

Serve those who served. Join our dedicated care team at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center, where we proudly provide compassionate, high-quality care to veterans and their spouses. We're looking for mission-driven License Practical Nurses (LPNs) to support our residents with skill, integrity, and heart and to help us "Improve the Lives We Touch". PRN Position 

Pay Range: $31.31 (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

Provides daily patient care activities to the residents of the facility. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.

Licensed Practical Nurse from an accredited learning institute. Minimum of two years work experience in direct nursing care is required. Computer application work experience is preferred.

Active Colorado LPN license and current CPR certification required.

• Promotes the mission, vision and values of SPRHC.

• 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.

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

· Long-term Disability

· Paid Time Off

· Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

· Pet Insurance and Legal Coverage

· 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.