LPN Licensed Practical Nurse Full Time Days 10K NEW RATES

Vibra Healthcare•Thornton, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for a full-time day-shift position at Vibra Hospital of Denver in Thornton, Colorado. The hospital is a 54-bed critical care hospital providing acute care services to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries, including patients with medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator weaning. It offers a fast-paced, friendly work environment where staff can get to know patients and their families. The LPN/LVN performs clinical functions on the unit and provides patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the LPN/LVN helps ensure the unit functions smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner. Care includes direct patient care as well as delegation and supervision of nursing care. The position also involves demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving care quality, establishing professional relationships, using professional skills, fulfilling hospital role responsibilities, and developing specialty clinical expertise. The role advertises new rates and a $10,000 retention bonus. Participants in the Clinical Career Ladder may receive pay increases after successfully completing the Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. The stated wage range is $29.98–$39.80; additional night-shift differentials are listed as $5 per hour on weeknights and $8 per hour on weekend nights.

Requirements

Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment.
Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
IV certification.
Ability to project a professional image.
Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a health care setting preferred.
Three years of medical/surgical experience preferred.
One year of area-specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical functions on the unit and provide patient care using the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act.
Help ensure the assigned unit functions smoothly, in an organized and efficient manner, as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Provide direct patient care and delegate and supervise nursing care.
Demonstrate clinical competence and manage patient care.
Contribute to improving quality of care.
Establish professional relationships and use professional skills.
Fulfill responsibilities associated with the hospital role and develop clinical expertise in the specialty.

Benefits

Medical PPO plans with high- and low-deductible options, HSA options, and HMO options in some markets
Free prescription plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending plans
401(k) matching
Additional Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital plans
Company discounts on mobile phone service, electronics, clothing, and other items
Pet insurance
Group legal assistance for personal legal matters
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
Work-life balance
$10,000 retention bonus