Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management • Colorado Springs, CO

13d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Cordera is a skilled nursing facility that serves patients needing physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care. Our highly qualified, caring staff provides care in a beautiful, hotel like atmosphere to help our patients achieve strength and functionality. Skilled-nursing care, family involvement, psychological care and discharge planning complement a well-rounded, individualized program and encourages each patient’s transition to their highest functional level. With state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled comfort and amenities, our physician-driven care plan is designed to maximize the quality of our care. The Nurse is responsible for providing direct nursing care to the residents. Such care must be delivered in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by the Director of Nursing Services designee.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencunbered, active license to practice as an LPN in this state
• Must report any situations that may arise in which the license could be affected
• Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check

Nice To Haves

• Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an approved LPN program

Responsibilities

• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice
• Prepare for new admissions
• Ensure that rooms are ready for new admissions-work closely with the C.N.A team to make every new admission feel comfortable and welcomed
• Communicate with physicians, care team, patients and family members effectively
• Requisition and arrange for diagnostic and therapeutic services, as ordered by the physician, and in accordance with established procedures
• Answer call lights and assist patients in a timely manner
• Be familiar with the rights of residents in a skilled nursing facility and act in a manner consistent with and respectful of those rights
• Assist in arranging appointments and transportation for patients as appropriate
• Follow drug administration protocol, to include the disposal of drugs and narcotics as required, and in accordance with established procedures

Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Repayment
• Costco, Sam's Club, Amazon Prime or Walmart plus memberships
• Referral programs
• Generous PTO Package
• Employer 401k Matching with up to 4% Employer Match Available
• Medical, dental, vision, along with the other ancillary benefits offered almost immediately (waiting period waived)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree