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

Description 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.

Requirements 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.