Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
HH
HCA Healthcare
LPN
Career Insights for Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Colorado data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$58,205 / year median in Colorado
+18% projected growth
Job Description
Hourly Wage Estimate:
$24.27 - $35.19 / hour Learn more about the benefits offered ( https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards ) for this job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) LPN? At Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.- Job Summary and Qualifications
- Full time (Monday - Friday, days), no nights, no on call, no weekends, no holidays
- Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now.
- What you will do in this role:
- + •Assist physicians in performing nurse procedures for the comfort and well-being of patients.
- + •Interview patients and take medical history, give injections, complete lab and x-ray requests, keep charts current, and screen calls within physician guidelines.
- + •Administer prescribed medications and simple treatments as directed by physician or mid‐level practitioner.
- + •Greeting patients and preparing them for examination or procedure.
- + •Assisting with the preparation of supplies and equipment and aiding the physician or mid‐level practitioner during treatment, examination, and testing of patients.
- + •Giving injections, administering prescribed medications as directed by physician and in accordance with nursing standards.
- + •Ensuring that patient chart entries are made accurately and in a timely matter and forwarding charts as appropriate.
- + •Assisting with scheduling of tests and treatments.
- + •Collecting, documenting, and delivering lab specimens and obtaining lab test results and other reports.
- + •Notifying patients of test results and follow‐up appointments.
- + •Cleaning and restocking exam/treatment rooms between procedures.
- + •Following clinic policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
- + •Instructing patient and family regarding medications and treatment and discharge instructions.
- + •Assisting the provider with physical exams and in preparing for physicals.
- + •Contacting pharmacy to order prescriptions and notifying patients.
- + •Keeping an accurate and up to date inventory of medications and monitoring controlled substances.
- + •Controlling inventory and monitoring the use of supplies.
- + •Maintaining up to date stock and monitoring and maintaining medical equipment.
- + •Responding to and screening telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
- + •Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement•What Qualifications you will need:•+ •Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing is required•+ •Minimum of 2 years of experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred•+ •Must be licensed as a LPN/LVN in accordance with state regulations•Benefits•Aurora Denver Cardiology -SMC, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues.
- Comprehensive benefits
- for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services +
- Wellbeing support,
- including free counseling and referral services +
- Time away from work
- programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence +
- Savings and retirement resources
- , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling +
- Education support
- through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing +
- Additional benefits
- for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
- _
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._- Supporting HCA Healthcare's 186 hospitals and 2,400+ sites of care, Physician Services plays a crucial role as the main entry point for patients looking for high-quality healthcare within the HCA Healthcare system.
- Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
- We are an equal opportunity employer.