LPN - (Acute), Fulltime 6pm-630am, $25.61-$35.90, Sign on Bonus - Shift Diff $3.00-$5.00

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center•Walsenburg, CO

23d•$26 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

As an LPN Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the organization, coordination, and evaluation of direct nursing care for assigned patients. You will play a key role in promoting a safe, therapeutic, and patient-focused environment while supporting our mission, vision, and values. This role is for a dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment and has a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Join the team at SPRHC as an LPN Staff Nurse in our Extended Care Unit / Acute Med-Surg floor. At SPRHC, we are committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity. Our nurses are at the heart of everything we do.

Requirements

Valid state license as an LPN.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.
Minimum of two years work experience in direct nursing care is required.
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.

Nice To Haves

Computer application work experience is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge, skill and understanding of nurse role in a critical care facility.
Knowledge of gerontology, rehabilitative or psychiatric nursing.
Ability to operate general office equipment including computer software applications (e-mail, surveillance equipment/cameras, scheduling software, accessing required documents).
Demonstrated ability to recognize and respond to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
Knowledge of care-based practices (creating care plans, leading team meetings).
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration.
An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Responsibilities

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

Employee Assistance Program
403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)
Medical including telehealth options
Dental and vision benefits
Basic Life Insurance and AD&D (employer paid)
Supplemental Life/AD&D
Paid Time Off
Short-term disability, Cancer Protection Assurance Accidental, Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Cafeteria Meal Discount
Tour of Duty (Paid temporary housing for those who qualify)