Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Ernest Health • Thornton, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse. The position is based in Thornton, Colorado, at a specialized inpatient rehabilitation hospital serving patients recovering from strokes, neurological injuries, spinal cord and orthopedic trauma, and other debilitating conditions. The nurse is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

The hospital offers recognition, wellness, retention, and employee-feedback programs. Benefits include medical plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer matching, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, an employee assistance program, wellness challenges with participation incentives, and earned time off accruing from the start date.

The stated wage range is $27.43 to $32.78 per hour. Compensation decisions consider factors including skills, experience, education and training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Awareness of current infection control requirements and practices.
• Clinical proficiency using policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Appropriate use of supplies and equipment.
• General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.

Benefits

• PPO and high-deductible medical plan options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness program with quarterly wellness challenges and participation incentives
• Earned Time Off accruing from the start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed