LPN - (Acute), Fulltime 6pm-630am, $25.61-$35.90, Sign on Bonus - Shift Diff $3.00-$5.00 in Walsenburg, Colorado at Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center

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.