LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
Salida, Colorado
Posted Aug 19
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- entry-level
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Sign-on bonus
- $3,000
The median for nursing in Colorado is $37/hr, across 587 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Up to $3,000 Sign on bonus (FT)!:
Come and grow with us! We are affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, which is a privately owned 47-year industry leader in healthcare with more than 200 locations across the U. S. We are currently seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse to add to our team of professionals. We believe that every job in our company plays a vital role in our continued growth and commitment to provide quality patient care. We believe in providing our associates with opportunities to help them reach their maximum potential through working with strong multidisciplinary teams. We invites you to come and join our growing team.
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As an important member of our interdisciplinary team, the LPN delivers quality nursing care to patients through interpersonal contact and provides care and services to allow patients to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards. Your role will involve monitoring and reporting changes in the patient’s condition. On a daily basis you must be able to assign duties, instruct, and provide clinical supervision to CNAs.
Education, Experience, and Licensure
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
Specific Job
Requirements
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Sourced from Columbine Manor Care Center’s careers page.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited LPN program
- Currently licensed/registered in applicable State. Must maintain an active Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license in good standing throughout employment.
- One (1) year skilled nursing experience preferred
- CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment.
- Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
- Knowledgeably and competently deliver quality nursing care to patients
- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Place
- City
- Salida, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,292/mo
- Local household income
- $70,045/yr
- State price level
- 3% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Colorado index 103.1, where 100 is the national average.
Tucked along the Arkansas River in central Colorado, Salida is a laid-back mountain town known for its historic downtown, hot springs, and easy access to 14ers. With a vibrant arts scene and year-round outdoor recreation, it offers a quieter, outdoorsy pace ideal for nurses who want small-town living and big-mountain adventure.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Columbine Manor Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 530 W 16th St in Salida, Colorado. It is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America (LCCA), a privately owned healthcare organization with over 47 years of industry experience…
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