Nurse - RN or LPN - LAP

Hilltop Community Resources • Grand Junction, CO

3d • $27 - $37

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing nursing services and case management to residents in accordance with their scope of practice under their Registered Nurse (RN) license or practice under their Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.

Requirements

• Current Licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Colorado or Current Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado, and 2 years of related work experience required.
• Current State Licensure as a RN in Colorado or Current State Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Colorado (required)
• CPR Certificate/First Aid Certificate (required)

Nice To Haves

• De-Escalation Training (preferred)
• Hilltop's Transportation Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior that align with the values of the Hilltop's Life Adjustment Program (LAP), including Service 1, how we treat the residents, and Service 2, how we treat each other. Service 1 and Service 2 is demonstrated by setting boundaries, being predictable, consistent, kind, and transparent.
• Conducts oneself as a leader by taking ownership of the program, quality of care, commitment to the betterment and growth of BI Services by offering solutions, developing processes, promoting communication with others, supporting communication from staff to management, prioritizing tasks, representing your area at leadership meetings, and actively participating in problem resolution.
• Provide nursing care to residents in the Life Adjustment Program per the Nurse Practice Act, physician orders, and individual program rules and regulations.
• Conduct initial Nursing Assessments, including physical, psychological, psychosocial, and environmental aspects on each new resident, as residents enter the Program, per regulations.
• Coordinate resident care with physicians, families, members of interdisciplinary team, and other involved agencies.
• Document all care provisions and concerns in an accurate and timely manner.
• Provide education and instruction to residents and their caregivers, working within the guidelines of licensure, certification and regulatory agencies to promote physical and emotional health in their home environments.
• Provide in-service education to staff on various topics as needs arise.
• Update residents' families or caregivers on the residents' progress, equipment needs, and health needs.
• Assume responsibility for the delegation of nursing tasks to other health care workers and for the supervision of delegated tasks being conducted by other health care workers.
• Collaborate and assist with other programs in the organization to provide support to residents and staff as needed.
• Participate in the on-call duty rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Part-time and full-time schedules that can fit your needs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities for all employees
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Meaningful work that makes a positive impact in the community and lives of others

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees