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. Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse who thrives in a dynamic acute care environment? Do you have a passion for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care? If so, we invite you to 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.

Pay Range: $25.61-$35.90 per hour based on experience and qualifications (eligible for shift differentials).

Shift Differentials:

Weekday Nights - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $3.00 per hour

Weekend Days - Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm - $3.50 per hour

Weekend Nights - Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 7:00 pm - 7:00 am - $5.00 per hour

Sign-on Bonus: $3,000

Essential Job Function:

• 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.

Minimum Required Educati: Valid state license as an N. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification..  Minimum of two years work experience in direct nursing care is required. Computer application work experience is preferred.

Pre-Employment Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• 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.

Note: An acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations. Required to complete Tuberculosis testing/screening.

Licenses or Certificates: Valid state license as an LPN. Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Unusual Demands: Work is subject to recurring and inflexible deadlines and frequent interruptions.

Benefits:

All Employees are eligible for:

· Employee Assistance Program

· 403B retirement fund options (employer match after one year of employment)

Full and part-time positions are eligible for:

· 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)

If you’re considering joining our team this position will be open for a minimum of 5 days or until filled.