LPN Licensed Practical Nurse

Valley View Villa•Fort Morgan, CO

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an important member of the interdisciplinary team and delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact. The role provides care and services that help patients attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. The LPN monitors and reports changes in patients’ conditions and assigns duties, instructs, and provides clinical supervision to CNAs. The employer is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, described as a privately owned healthcare industry leader with more than 200 locations across the U.S. PRN work is available. The posting mentions a $5.00-per-hour shift differential and a hire-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited LPN program.
Hold a current license or registration in the applicable state.
Maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
Obtain CPR certification upon hire or during orientation and maintain current certification throughout employment.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant action.
Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients.
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of skilled nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact.
Provide care and services that support patients’ physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.
Monitor and report changes in patients’ conditions.
Assign duties to CNAs, instruct them, and provide clinical supervision.