LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
Littleton, Colorado
Still listed, seen 6 days ago · Posted Aug 11
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CO nursing median $45/hr
- Shift differential
- +$2/hr
CO nursing postings that state pay run $35/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $50/hr, across 848 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
$31.00 - $36.01 /hr base wages depending on experience
- $2-$6 /hr
- shift differentials
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.
Read the full posting
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 Life Care Center of Littleton’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
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- Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive attitude towards patients
Place
- City
- Littleton, Colorado
- Median rent
- $1,819/mo
- Local household income
- $98,839/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.
Nestled along the South Platte River south of Denver, Littleton blends historic downtown charm with easy Rocky Mountain access. Nurses drawn to outdoor lifestyles and close-knit communities will find a welcoming suburban base with extensive trail systems, local breweries, and a manageable commute into the metro area.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?