From 5 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 20, 2026Sources
The short version
Our single open posting here lists $30.00 an hour, so you know the number before you pick up the phone.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-20Publicly posted rate ranges run about $40-$50 an hour for RNs, $30 for LPNs, and $20-$26 for CNAs, including PRN.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024Source: indeed.comStaff describe a genuine culture shift after a new administrator and a largely new leadership team came in.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-07-06Source: indeed.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 5 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
LPN hourly pay rate range
As of 2024
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- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse rate range ($40 - $50/hr)
As of 2024
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- Hourly pay
CNA / CNA-PRN hourly rate range ($20 - $26/hr)
As of 2024
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Leadership Turnover & Ongoing Improvement
- Staff note historic management troubles, but report meaningful cultural improvement following the arrival of a new NHA and largely refreshed leadership team.
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As of 2024-07-06Source: indeed.com- Workload and Burnout Concerns
- Former staff report high turnover, feeling overworked and underappreciated, and express concerns over compensation and general facility upkeep.
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As of 2024-05-10Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Former staff have written about high turnover, feeling overworked and underappreciated, and concerns about pay and building upkeep — worth asking about directly on your interview.
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As of 2024-05-10Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood sits along Denver's western edge, where suburban convenience meets Rocky Mountain foothills. Nurses here enjoy quick access to Denver's hospital corridor plus miles of trails, parks, and reservoirs — an easy-living base for both career and outdoor downtime.
Browse roles in Lakewood- State price level · Colorado
- 3% above the national average
- State index 103.1 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,806/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $89,792/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Sierra Post Acute, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Sierra Post Acute
Sources
- indeed.com/cmp/Sierra-Post-Acute/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024
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