General Purpose

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for nursing care in assigned areas of individualized client/patient needs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Observe, report, and carry out duties delegated by the registered nurse, physician, or provider.
• Carries out physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly.
• Document pertinent observations and interventions on the appropriate record.
• Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care.
• Performs selected tasks related to patient care and the patient's environment in a safe manner.
• Administers medication accurately and observes patient response.
• Effectively communicates patients' changing needs and plan of care with appropriate staff.
• Participates in staff development programs as evidenced by Team Member education record.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Summary of Benefits

Insurance Coverage (Full-time Only)

• Employer-paid Life insurance
• Medical and behavioral health benefits
• Dental
• Vision
• 6% employer match retirement, 100% vested after just one year
• Optional insurance coverage is available on a shared-cost basis
• Flexible spending plans for health, dependent, and elder care
• Optional Health Savings Account plan with employer contributions

Vacation & Education

• Generous paid time off benefit
• Floating Holiday time for holidays worked
• Paid Sick time
• Solvista Health offers internships for master’s level students in the behavioral health field
• Progressive skills enhancement training

Reimbursements

• Monthly stipend for fitness club membership
• Discounted membership for Crossfit Cañon City and HRRMC Wellness U Staff Gym in Salida
• Clinical licensure reimbursement

Loan Forgiveness

Student loan repayment programs are available through:

• National Health Service Corps Active Sites
• Nurse Corps Active Sites
• NHSC STAR LRP Active Sites
• Colorado Health Service Corps
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Summary of Compensation

The base compensation represents the entry point of the range. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, education and performance. The salary is just one component of Solvista Health's total compensation package for employees. 

Summary of Equal Opportunities and Accommodations

Solvista Health is deeply committed to building a workplace and community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@solvistahealth.org, or by phone at 719-275-2351.

Supervisory Duties (if any)

• None

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology to include body systems and disease processes
• Knowledge of medical terminology, medical law and ethics, and patient education.
•  Knowledge of commonly used drugs and their categories and pharmacological terminology.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to comprehend and learn department practices, rules and regulations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a diverse population.
• Ability to handle clients in a calm, professional, friendly and patient manner.
•  Ability to think and react quickly and effectively to tense or emergency situations.
• Ability to recall details from numerous informational resources.
• Ability to operate telephone, computer and other specialized communication equipment.
• Ability to work within a Windows operating system and related programs.
• Ability to maintain all compliance requirement.
• Ability to multitask under stressful situations.

Education or Formal Training:

• Registered as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience

• None

Work Schedule

• Full-time: Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Availability to work nights and weekends

Night Shift Pay Differentials 

Base pay range for Licensed Practical Nurse position is $28.11 to $31.23 - posted range reflects base pay plus applicable night shift differential.

         • Sunday - Thursday nights: +$7.00/hour (Total pay range $35.11 - $38.23)

         • Friday - Saturday nights: +$10.00/hour (Total pay range $38.11 - $41.23)

Working Conditions and Other Conditions of Employment 

Working Environment: 

This job operates in a fast-paced, professional 24-hour-a-day environment. This position has high physical and mental requirements. It is highly interactive due to constant communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. And emotionally intense due to the exposure to trauma, severe mental illness, and sometime aggressive behavior.  The position may require travel to conferences, meetings and branch locations on a regular or intermittent basis. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. In the health center environment, there is potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases, as well as potential for contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals. 

Physical Requirements:  

• 12-hour shifts  
• Must be able to lift 25lbs or more 
• Standing and walking for long periods of time during shifts 
• Responding to emergencies quickly (codes, behavioral crises) 
• Escorting or physically supporting patients when needed 
• Ability to safely move patients off the floor from a fallen position 
• Must be able to egress patients through exit doors safely 
• Must be able to physically maneuver yourself through doors that do not have automatic door opener 
• Be able to assist a client in ambulating on the unit or ability to push a patient in a wheelchair on unit or to hospital 
• Fine motor skills  
• Ability to remain calm under pressure 

Psychological and Mental Demands: 

• High emotional demand due to caring for patients with severe mental illness (schizophrenia bipolar, etc) 
• Exposure to suicidal ideation, self-harm, and trauma histories 
• Strong emotional resilience 
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries 
• Skill in therapeutic communication 

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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